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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,961.06, 17,942.85 and 4,063.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,961.06, 17,942.85 and 4,063.38 is: 6,095.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,961.06 : 17,942.85 = 4,063.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,961.06/17,942.85 = 4,063.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,961.06x = 17,942.85 × 4,063.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,961.06x = 72,908,617.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,908,617.83/11,961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.50

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