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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.27, 17,852.80 and 4,003.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.27, 17,852.80 and 4,003.81 is: 6,006.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.27 : 17,852.80 = 4,003.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.27/17,852.80 = 4,003.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.27x = 17,852.80 × 4,003.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.27x = 71,479,164.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,479,164.53/11,901.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.01

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