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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,932.52, 17,898.24 and 4,141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,932.52, 17,898.24 and 4,141.94 is: 6,212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,932.52 : 17,898.24 = 4,141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,932.52/17,898.24 = 4,141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,932.52x = 17,898.24 × 4,141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,932.52x = 74,133,436.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,133,436.19/11,932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,212.72

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