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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,927.91, 17,892.20 and 3,162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,927.91, 17,892.20 and 3,162.81 is: 4,744.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,927.91 : 17,892.20 = 3,162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,927.91/17,892.20 = 3,162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,927.91x = 17,892.20 × 3,162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,927.91x = 56,589,629.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,589,629.08/11,927.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,744.30

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