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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,932.71, 17,891.96 and 4,537.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,932.71, 17,891.96 and 4,537.73 is: 6,803.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,932.71 : 17,891.96 = 4,537.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,932.71/17,891.96 = 4,537.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,932.71x = 17,891.96 × 4,537.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,932.71x = 81,188,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,188,771.50/11,932.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,803.88

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