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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,952.72, 17,929.98 and 3,187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,952.72, 17,929.98 and 3,187.44 is: 4,781.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,952.72 : 17,929.98 = 3,187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,952.72/17,929.98 = 3,187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,952.72x = 17,929.98 × 3,187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,952.72x = 57,150,735.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,150,735.45/11,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,781.40

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