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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,932.33, 17,891.40 and 4,537.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,932.33, 17,891.40 and 4,537.33 is: 6,803.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,932.33 : 17,891.40 = 4,537.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,932.33/17,891.40 = 4,537.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,932.33x = 17,891.40 × 4,537.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,932.33x = 81,179,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,179,185.96/11,932.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,803.30

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