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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,933.56, 17,901.42 and 4,911.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,933.56, 17,901.42 and 4,911.94 is: 7,368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,933.56 : 17,901.42 = 4,911.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,933.56/17,901.42 = 4,911.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,933.56x = 17,901.42 × 4,911.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,933.56x = 87,930,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,930,700.95/11,933.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,368.35

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