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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,932.92, 17,899.38 and 4,141.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,932.92, 17,899.38 and 4,141.53 is: 6,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,932.92 : 17,899.38 = 4,141.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,932.92/17,899.38 = 4,141.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,932.92x = 17,899.38 × 4,141.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,932.92x = 74,130,819.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,130,819.25/11,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,212.30

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