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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,993.55, 17,984.72 and 4,093.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,993.55, 17,984.72 and 4,093.92 is: 6,138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,993.55 : 17,984.72 = 4,093.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,993.55/17,984.72 = 4,093.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,993.55x = 17,984.72 × 4,093.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,993.55x = 73,628,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,628,004.90/11,993.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.97

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