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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,935.27, 17,902.89 and 4,144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,935.27, 17,902.89 and 4,144.15 is: 6,216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,935.27 : 17,902.89 = 4,144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,935.27/17,902.89 = 4,144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,935.27x = 17,902.89 × 4,144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,935.27x = 74,192,261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,192,261.59/11,935.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.22

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