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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,905.54, 17,858.49 and 4,508.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,905.54, 17,858.49 and 4,508.01 is: 6,762.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,905.54 : 17,858.49 = 4,508.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,905.54/17,858.49 = 4,508.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,905.54x = 17,858.49 × 4,508.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,905.54x = 80,506,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,506,251.50/11,905.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,762.08

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