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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,942.24, 17,913.35 and 4,926.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,942.24, 17,913.35 and 4,926.22 is: 7,389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,942.24 : 17,913.35 = 4,926.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,942.24/17,913.35 = 4,926.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,942.24x = 17,913.35 × 4,926.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,942.24x = 88,245,070.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,245,070.57/11,942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.33

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