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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,874.87, 17,811.90 and 3,109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,874.87, 17,811.90 and 3,109.73 is: 4,664.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,874.87 : 17,811.90 = 3,109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,874.87/17,811.90 = 3,109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,874.87x = 17,811.90 × 3,109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,874.87x = 55,390,110.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,390,110.73/11,874.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.48

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