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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,964.97, 17,946.10 and 3,199.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,964.97, 17,946.10 and 3,199.29 is: 4,798.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,964.97 : 17,946.10 = 3,199.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,964.97/17,946.10 = 3,199.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,964.97x = 17,946.10 × 3,199.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,964.97x = 57,414,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,414,778.27/11,964.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,798.57

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