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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,961.39, 17,922.63 and 7,035.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,961.39, 17,922.63 and 7,035.51 is: 10,541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,961.39 : 17,922.63 = 7,035.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,961.39/17,922.63 = 7,035.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,961.39x = 17,922.63 × 7,035.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,961.39x = 126,094,842.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,094,842.59/11,961.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.82

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