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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,905.02, 17,884.89 and 8,403.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,905.02, 17,884.89 and 8,403.09 is: 12,623.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,905.02 : 17,884.89 = 8,403.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,905.02/17,884.89 = 8,403.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,905.02x = 17,884.89 × 8,403.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,905.02x = 150,288,340.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,288,340.31/11,905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,623.95

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