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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,954.08, 17,932.26 and 3,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,954.08, 17,932.26 and 3,189.52 is: 4,784.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,954.08 : 17,932.26 = 3,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,954.08/17,932.26 = 3,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,954.08x = 17,932.26 × 3,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,954.08x = 57,195,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,195,301.92/11,954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,784.58

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