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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,942.93, 17,913.18 and 4,926.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,942.93, 17,913.18 and 4,926.76 is: 7,389.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,942.93 : 17,913.18 = 4,926.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,942.93/17,913.18 = 4,926.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,942.93x = 17,913.18 × 4,926.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,942.93x = 88,253,938.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,253,938.70/11,942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.64

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