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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,924.97, 17,886.63 and 4,903.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,924.97, 17,886.63 and 4,903.17 is: 7,354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,924.97 : 17,886.63 = 4,903.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,924.97/17,886.63 = 4,903.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,924.97x = 17,886.63 × 4,903.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,924.97x = 87,701,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,701,187.62/11,924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.42

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