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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,950.83, 17,926.19 and 3,066.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,950.83, 17,926.19 and 3,066.12 is: 4,599.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,950.83 : 17,926.19 = 3,066.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,950.83/17,926.19 = 3,066.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,950.83x = 17,926.19 × 3,066.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,950.83x = 54,963,834.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,963,834.35/11,950.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.16

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