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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,907.96, 17,860 and 4,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,907.96, 17,860 and 4,011 is: 6,015.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,907.96 : 17,860 = 4,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,907.96/17,860 = 4,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,907.96x = 17,860 × 4,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,907.96x = 71,636,460
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,636,460/11,907.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,015.85

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