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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,955.96, 17,934.36 and 4,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,955.96, 17,934.36 and 4,058.40 is: 6,087.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,955.96 : 17,934.36 = 4,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,955.96/17,934.36 = 4,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,955.96x = 17,934.36 × 4,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,955.96x = 72,784,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,784,806.62/11,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,087.74

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