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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,950.02, 17,924.94 and 4,158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,950.02, 17,924.94 and 4,158.75 is: 6,238.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,950.02 : 17,924.94 = 4,158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,950.02/17,924.94 = 4,158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,950.02x = 17,924.94 × 4,158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,950.02x = 74,545,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,545,344.23/11,950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.09

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