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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,956.44, 17,934.26 and 3,190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,956.44, 17,934.26 and 3,190.89 is: 4,786.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,956.44 : 17,934.26 = 3,190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,956.44/17,934.26 = 3,190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,956.44x = 17,934.26 × 3,190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,956.44x = 57,226,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,226,234.94/11,956.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.23

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