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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.53, 17,993.34 and 4,202.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.53, 17,993.34 and 4,202.52 is: 6,303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.53 : 17,993.34 = 4,202.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.53/17,993.34 = 4,202.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.53x = 17,993.34 × 4,202.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.53x = 75,617,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,617,371.22/11,995.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,303.80

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