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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,961.14, 17,926.04 and 4,932.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,961.14, 17,926.04 and 4,932.97 is: 7,392.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,961.14 : 17,926.04 = 4,932.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,961.14/17,926.04 = 4,932.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,961.14x = 17,926.04 × 4,932.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,961.14x = 88,428,617.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,428,617.54/11,961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,392.99

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