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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,871.30, 17,807.22 and 3,107.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,871.30, 17,807.22 and 3,107.10 is: 4,660.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,871.30 : 17,807.22 = 3,107.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,871.30/17,807.22 = 3,107.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,871.30x = 17,807.22 × 3,107.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,871.30x = 55,328,813.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,328,813.26/11,871.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.72

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