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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,932.01, 17,906.26 and 4,140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,932.01, 17,906.26 and 4,140.82 is: 6,214.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,932.01 : 17,906.26 = 4,140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,932.01/17,906.26 = 4,140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,932.01x = 17,906.26 × 4,140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,932.01x = 74,146,489.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,146,489.30/11,932.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,214.08

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