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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,932.97, 17,899.46 and 3,167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,932.97, 17,899.46 and 3,167.66 is: 4,751.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,932.97 : 17,899.46 = 3,167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,932.97/17,899.46 = 3,167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,932.97x = 17,899.46 × 3,167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,932.97x = 56,699,298.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,699,298.13/11,932.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.48

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