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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,912.91, 17,869.01 and 3,147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,912.91, 17,869.01 and 3,147.90 is: 4,721.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,912.91 : 17,869.01 = 3,147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,912.91/17,869.01 = 3,147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,912.91x = 17,869.01 × 3,147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,912.91x = 56,249,840.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,249,840.84/11,912.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,721.75

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