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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,792.93, 17,689.39 and 4,001.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,792.93, 17,689.39 and 4,001.81 is: 6,002.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,792.93 : 17,689.39 = 4,001.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,792.93/17,689.39 = 4,001.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,792.93x = 17,689.39 × 4,001.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,792.93x = 70,789,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,789,479.34/11,792.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.71

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