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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,870.67, 17,805.84 and 3,550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,870.67, 17,805.84 and 3,550.53 is: 5,325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,870.67 : 17,805.84 = 3,550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,870.67/17,805.84 = 3,550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,870.67x = 17,805.84 × 3,550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,870.67x = 63,220,169.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,220,169.10/11,870.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.75

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