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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,469.81, 17,197.89 and 3,970.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,469.81, 17,197.89 and 3,970.92 is: 5,954.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,469.81 : 17,197.89 = 3,970.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,469.81/17,197.89 = 3,970.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,469.81x = 17,197.89 × 3,970.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,469.81x = 68,291,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,291,445.36/11,469.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.02

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