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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,878.79, 17,818.76 and 3,113.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,878.79, 17,818.76 and 3,113.71 is: 4,670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,878.79 : 17,818.76 = 3,113.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,878.79/17,818.76 = 3,113.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,878.79x = 17,818.76 × 3,113.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,878.79x = 55,482,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,482,451.20/11,878.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.72

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