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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,934.52, 17,901.24 and 4,143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,934.52, 17,901.24 and 4,143.94 is: 6,215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,934.52 : 17,901.24 = 4,143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,934.52/17,901.24 = 4,143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,934.52x = 17,901.24 × 4,143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,934.52x = 74,181,664.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,181,664.49/11,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,215.72

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