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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,875.91, 17,814.07 and 4,483.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,875.91, 17,814.07 and 4,483.85 is: 6,725.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,875.91 : 17,814.07 = 4,483.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,875.91/17,814.07 = 4,483.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,875.91x = 17,814.07 × 4,483.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,875.91x = 79,875,617.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,875,617.77/11,875.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.85

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