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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,872.98, 17,809.40 and 4,851.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,872.98, 17,809.40 and 4,851.50 is: 7,277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,872.98 : 17,809.40 = 4,851.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,872.98/17,809.40 = 4,851.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,872.98x = 17,809.40 × 4,851.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,872.98x = 86,402,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,402,304.10/11,872.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.22

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