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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,907.72, 17,867.88 and 8,647.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,907.72, 17,867.88 and 8,647.74 is: 12,976.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,907.72 : 17,867.88 = 8,647.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,907.72/17,867.88 = 8,647.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,907.72x = 17,867.88 × 8,647.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,907.72x = 154,516,780.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,516,780.59/11,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,976.19

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