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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,964.84, 17,947.50 and 3,199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,964.84, 17,947.50 and 3,199.74 is: 4,799.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,964.84 : 17,947.50 = 3,199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,964.84/17,947.50 = 3,199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,964.84x = 17,947.50 × 3,199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,964.84x = 57,427,333.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,427,333.65/11,964.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.67

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