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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,630.89, 17,439.72 and 7,937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,630.89, 17,439.72 and 7,937.60 is: 11,901.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,630.89 : 17,439.72 = 7,937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,630.89/17,439.72 = 7,937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,630.89x = 17,439.72 × 7,937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,630.89x = 138,429,404.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,429,404.51/11,630.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,901.87

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