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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,886.03, 17,827.74 and 3,001.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,886.03, 17,827.74 and 3,001.35 is: 4,501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,886.03 : 17,827.74 = 3,001.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,886.03/17,827.74 = 3,001.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,886.03x = 17,827.74 × 3,001.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,886.03x = 53,507,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,507,287.45/11,886.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.70

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