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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,955.56, 17,932.88 and 6,761.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,955.56, 17,932.88 and 6,761.48 is: 10,141.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,955.56 : 17,932.88 = 6,761.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,955.56/17,932.88 = 6,761.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,955.56x = 17,932.88 × 6,761.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,955.56x = 121,252,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,252,736.70/11,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.96

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