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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,955.12, 17,933.68 and 3,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,955.12, 17,933.68 and 3,190 is: 4,785.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,955.12 : 17,933.68 = 3,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,955.12/17,933.68 = 3,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,955.12x = 17,933.68 × 3,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,955.12x = 57,208,439.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,208,439.20/11,955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.27

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