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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,905.28, 17,853.60 and 4,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,905.28, 17,853.60 and 4,112 is: 6,166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,905.28 : 17,853.60 = 4,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,905.28/17,853.60 = 4,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,905.28x = 17,853.60 × 4,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,905.28x = 73,414,003.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,414,003.20/11,905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,166.51

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