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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,924.59, 17,886.87 and 4,908.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,924.59, 17,886.87 and 4,908.42 is: 7,362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,924.59 : 17,886.87 = 4,908.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,924.59/17,886.87 = 4,908.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,924.59x = 17,886.87 × 4,908.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,924.59x = 87,796,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,796,270.45/11,924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,362.62

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