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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,993.36, 17,989.92 and 4,095.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,993.36, 17,989.92 and 4,095.79 is: 6,143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,993.36 : 17,989.92 = 4,095.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,993.36/17,989.92 = 4,095.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,993.36x = 17,989.92 × 4,095.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,993.36x = 73,682,879.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,682,879.22/11,993.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.64

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