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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,991.76, 17,995.83 and 4,200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,991.76, 17,995.83 and 4,200.46 is: 6,303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,991.76 : 17,995.83 = 4,200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,991.76/17,995.83 = 4,200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,991.76x = 17,995.83 × 4,200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,991.76x = 75,590,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,590,764.08/11,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,303.56

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