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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,950.93, 17,925.13 and 3,186.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,950.93, 17,925.13 and 3,186.73 is: 4,779.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,950.93 : 17,925.13 = 3,186.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,950.93/17,925.13 = 3,186.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,950.93x = 17,925.13 × 3,186.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,950.93x = 57,122,549.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,122,549.52/11,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.76

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