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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,950.74, 17,926.20 and 4,154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,950.74, 17,926.20 and 4,154.09 is: 6,231.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,950.74 : 17,926.20 = 4,154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,950.74/17,926.20 = 4,154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,950.74x = 17,926.20 × 4,154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,950.74x = 74,466,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,466,958.53/11,950.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,231.16

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