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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,927.94, 17,891.91 and 4,530.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,927.94, 17,891.91 and 4,530.66 is: 6,795.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,927.94 : 17,891.91 = 4,530.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,927.94/17,891.91 = 4,530.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,927.94x = 17,891.91 × 4,530.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,927.94x = 81,062,048.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,062,048.85/11,927.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.98

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