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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,960.02, 17,934.56 and 4,167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,960.02, 17,934.56 and 4,167.01 is: 6,248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,960.02 : 17,934.56 = 4,167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,960.02/17,934.56 = 4,167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,960.02x = 17,934.56 × 4,167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,960.02x = 74,733,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,733,440.82/11,960.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,248.61

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