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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,475.96, 17,207.06 and 3,977.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,475.96, 17,207.06 and 3,977.04 is: 5,963.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,475.96 : 17,207.06 = 3,977.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,475.96/17,207.06 = 3,977.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,475.96x = 17,207.06 × 3,977.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,475.96x = 68,433,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,433,165.90/11,475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.18

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