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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,882.37, 17,819.96 and 4,955.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,882.37, 17,819.96 and 4,955.25 is: 7,431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,882.37 : 17,819.96 = 4,955.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,882.37/17,819.96 = 4,955.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,882.37x = 17,819.96 × 4,955.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,882.37x = 88,302,332.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,302,332.01/11,882.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.37

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