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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,890.83, 17,838.30 and 3,994.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,890.83, 17,838.30 and 3,994.11 is: 5,991.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,890.83 : 17,838.30 = 3,994.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,890.83/17,838.30 = 3,994.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,890.83x = 17,838.30 × 3,994.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,890.83x = 71,248,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,248,147.39/11,890.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.85

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