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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,956.66, 17,934.98 and 4,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,956.66, 17,934.98 and 4,160 is: 6,240.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,956.66 : 17,934.98 = 4,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,956.66/17,934.98 = 4,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,956.66x = 17,934.98 × 4,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,956.66x = 74,609,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,609,516.80/11,956.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,240.00

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