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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,903.02, 17,854.79 and 4,005.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,903.02, 17,854.79 and 4,005.78 is: 6,008.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,903.02 : 17,854.79 = 4,005.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,903.02/17,854.79 = 4,005.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,903.02x = 17,854.79 × 4,005.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,903.02x = 71,522,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,522,273.70/11,903.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.75

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