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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,952.93, 17,931.82 and 4,162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,952.93, 17,931.82 and 4,162.35 is: 6,244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,952.93 : 17,931.82 = 4,162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,952.93/17,931.82 = 4,162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,952.93x = 17,931.82 × 4,162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,952.93x = 74,638,510.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,638,510.98/11,952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,244.37

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