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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.96, 17,993.93 and 4,204.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.96, 17,993.93 and 4,204.77 is: 6,307.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.96 : 17,993.93 = 4,204.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.96/17,993.93 = 4,204.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.96x = 17,993.93 × 4,204.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.96x = 75,660,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,660,316.02/11,995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,307.15

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