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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,890.62, 17,835.93 and 3,125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,890.62, 17,835.93 and 3,125.52 is: 4,688.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,890.62 : 17,835.93 = 3,125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,890.62/17,835.93 = 3,125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,890.62x = 17,835.93 × 3,125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,890.62x = 55,746,555.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,746,555.93/11,890.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.28

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