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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,904.96, 17,851.81 and 4,406.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,904.96, 17,851.81 and 4,406.05 is: 6,606.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,904.96 : 17,851.81 = 4,406.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,904.96/17,851.81 = 4,406.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,904.96x = 17,851.81 × 4,406.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,904.96x = 78,655,967.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,655,967.45/11,904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.99

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