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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,907.49, 17,854.92 and 4,007.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,907.49, 17,854.92 and 4,007.37 is: 6,008.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,907.49 : 17,854.92 = 4,007.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,907.49/17,854.92 = 4,007.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,907.49x = 17,854.92 × 4,007.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,907.49x = 71,551,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,551,332.08/11,907.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.93

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