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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,952.34, 17,928.44 and 3,067.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,952.34, 17,928.44 and 3,067.62 is: 4,601.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,952.34 : 17,928.44 = 3,067.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,952.34/17,928.44 = 3,067.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,952.34x = 17,928.44 × 3,067.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,952.34x = 54,997,641.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,997,641.11/11,952.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.41

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