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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,942.44, 17,913.66 and 4,151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,942.44, 17,913.66 and 4,151.25 is: 6,226.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,942.44 : 17,913.66 = 4,151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,942.44/17,913.66 = 4,151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,942.44x = 17,913.66 × 4,151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,942.44x = 74,364,065.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,364,065.51/11,942.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,226.88

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