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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,872.52, 17,793.20 and 8,737.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,872.52, 17,793.20 and 8,737.86 is: 13,095.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,872.52 : 17,793.20 = 8,737.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,872.52/17,793.20 = 8,737.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,872.52x = 17,793.20 × 8,737.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,872.52x = 155,474,490.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,474,490.55/11,872.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,095.32

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