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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,954.49, 17,934.17 and 4,163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,954.49, 17,934.17 and 4,163.91 is: 6,246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,954.49 : 17,934.17 = 4,163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,954.49/17,934.17 = 4,163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,954.49x = 17,934.17 × 4,163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,954.49x = 74,676,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,676,248.99/11,954.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,246.71

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