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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,933.61, 17,900.90 and 3,168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,933.61, 17,900.90 and 3,168.60 is: 4,753.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,933.61 : 17,900.90 = 3,168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,933.61/17,900.90 = 3,168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,933.61x = 17,900.90 × 3,168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,933.61x = 56,720,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,720,775.90/11,933.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.03

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