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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,932.58, 17,901.30 and 4,535.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,932.58, 17,901.30 and 4,535.66 is: 6,804.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,932.58 : 17,901.30 = 4,535.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,932.58/17,901.30 = 4,535.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,932.58x = 17,901.30 × 4,535.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,932.58x = 81,194,210.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,194,210.36/11,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,804.41

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