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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,909.89, 17,866.66 and 3,588.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,909.89, 17,866.66 and 3,588.81 is: 5,383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,909.89 : 17,866.66 = 3,588.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,909.89/17,866.66 = 3,588.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,909.89x = 17,866.66 × 3,588.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,909.89x = 64,120,048.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,120,048.07/11,909.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.76

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