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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,870.84, 17,808.78 and 4,475.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,870.84, 17,808.78 and 4,475.12 is: 6,713.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,870.84 : 17,808.78 = 4,475.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,870.84/17,808.78 = 4,475.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,870.84x = 17,808.78 × 4,475.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,870.84x = 79,696,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,696,427.55/11,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,713.63

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