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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,929.37, 17,897.25 and 4,138.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,929.37, 17,897.25 and 4,138.19 is: 6,208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,929.37 : 17,897.25 = 4,138.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,929.37/17,897.25 = 4,138.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,929.37x = 17,897.25 × 4,138.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,929.37x = 74,062,131.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,062,131.49/11,929.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,208.39

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