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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,932.34, 17,897.10 and 3,167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,932.34, 17,897.10 and 3,167.93 is: 4,751.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,932.34 : 17,897.10 = 3,167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,932.34/17,897.10 = 3,167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,932.34x = 17,897.10 × 3,167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,932.34x = 56,696,670.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,696,670.52/11,932.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.52

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