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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,908.94, 17,863.47 and 4,887.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,908.94, 17,863.47 and 4,887.14 is: 7,330.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,908.94 : 17,863.47 = 4,887.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,908.94/17,863.47 = 4,887.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,908.94x = 17,863.47 × 4,887.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,908.94x = 87,301,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,301,189.46/11,908.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,330.73

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