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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,872.36, 17,806.92 and 3,107.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,872.36, 17,806.92 and 3,107.89 is: 4,661.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,872.36 : 17,806.92 = 3,107.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,872.36/17,806.92 = 3,107.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,872.36x = 17,806.92 × 3,107.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,872.36x = 55,341,948.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,341,948.60/11,872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.41

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