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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,871.73, 17,813.79 and 8,611.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,871.73, 17,813.79 and 8,611.73 is: 12,922.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,871.73 : 17,813.79 = 8,611.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,871.73/17,813.79 = 8,611.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,871.73x = 17,813.79 × 8,611.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,871.73x = 153,407,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,407,549.76/11,871.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,922.09

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