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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,935.78, 17,905.59 and 4,146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,935.78, 17,905.59 and 4,146.82 is: 6,220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,935.78 : 17,905.59 = 4,146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,935.78/17,905.59 = 4,146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,935.78x = 17,905.59 × 4,146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,935.78x = 74,251,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,251,258.72/11,935.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.90

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