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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,934.41, 17,901.90 and 3,169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,934.41, 17,901.90 and 3,169.31 is: 4,754.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,934.41 : 17,901.90 = 3,169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,934.41/17,901.90 = 3,169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,934.41x = 17,901.90 × 3,169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,934.41x = 56,736,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,736,581.18/11,934.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.04

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