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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,954.42, 17,934.39 and 4,056.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,954.42, 17,934.39 and 4,056.51 is: 6,085.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,954.42 : 17,934.39 = 4,056.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,954.42/17,934.39 = 4,056.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,954.42x = 17,934.39 × 4,056.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,954.42x = 72,751,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,751,032.38/11,954.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,085.70

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