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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.15, 17,855.77 and 4,004.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.15, 17,855.77 and 4,004.49 is: 6,008.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.15 : 17,855.77 = 4,004.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.15/17,855.77 = 4,004.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.15x = 17,855.77 × 4,004.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.15x = 71,503,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,503,230.50/11,901.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.09

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