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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,962.92, 17,944.46 and 4,171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,962.92, 17,944.46 and 4,171.74 is: 6,257.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,962.92 : 17,944.46 = 4,171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,962.92/17,944.46 = 4,171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,962.92x = 17,944.46 × 4,171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,962.92x = 74,859,600.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,859,600.70/11,962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,257.64

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