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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,960.12, 17,941.18 and 3,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,960.12, 17,941.18 and 3,195 is: 4,792.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,960.12 : 17,941.18 = 3,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,960.12/17,941.18 = 3,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,960.12x = 17,941.18 × 3,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,960.12x = 57,322,070.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,322,070.10/11,960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,792.77

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