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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,881.25, 17,823.80 and 4,486.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,881.25, 17,823.80 and 4,486.35 is: 6,730.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,881.25 : 17,823.80 = 4,486.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,881.25/17,823.80 = 4,486.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,881.25x = 17,823.80 × 4,486.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,881.25x = 79,963,782.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,963,782.70/11,881.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.25

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