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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,929.78, 17,902.89 and 4,138.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,929.78, 17,902.89 and 4,138.59 is: 6,210.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,929.78 : 17,902.89 = 4,138.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,929.78/17,902.89 = 4,138.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,929.78x = 17,902.89 × 4,138.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,929.78x = 74,092,788.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,092,788.66/11,929.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,210.74

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