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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,869.43, 17,802.95 and 4,849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,869.43, 17,802.95 and 4,849.70 is: 7,274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,869.43 : 17,802.95 = 4,849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,869.43/17,802.95 = 4,849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,869.43x = 17,802.95 × 4,849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,869.43x = 86,338,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,338,853.35/11,869.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.06

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