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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,889.91, 17,833.52 and 3,125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,889.91, 17,833.52 and 3,125.51 is: 4,687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,889.91 : 17,833.52 = 3,125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,889.91/17,833.52 = 3,125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,889.91x = 17,833.52 × 3,125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,889.91x = 55,738,829.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,738,829.47/11,889.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.91

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