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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,936.92, 17,905.40 and 4,140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,936.92, 17,905.40 and 4,140.25 is: 6,210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,936.92 : 17,905.40 = 4,140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,936.92/17,905.40 = 4,140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,936.92x = 17,905.40 × 4,140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,936.92x = 74,132,832.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,132,832.35/11,936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,210.38

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