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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,904.72, 17,858.58 and 4,003.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,904.72, 17,858.58 and 4,003.84 is: 6,006.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,904.72 : 17,858.58 = 4,003.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,904.72/17,858.58 = 4,003.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,904.72x = 17,858.58 × 4,003.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,904.72x = 71,502,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,502,896.95/11,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.26

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