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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,924.52, 17,886.80 and 4,133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,924.52, 17,886.80 and 4,133.33 is: 6,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,924.52 : 17,886.80 = 4,133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,924.52/17,886.80 = 4,133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,924.52x = 17,886.80 × 4,133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,924.52x = 73,932,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,932,047.04/11,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.00

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