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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.71, 17,993.55 and 4,204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.71, 17,993.55 and 4,204.52 is: 6,306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.71 : 17,993.55 = 4,204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.71/17,993.55 = 4,204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.71x = 17,993.55 × 4,204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.71x = 75,654,240.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,654,240.85/11,995.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,306.77

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