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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,965.08, 17,951.28 and 4,174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,965.08, 17,951.28 and 4,174.56 is: 6,263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,965.08 : 17,951.28 = 4,174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,965.08/17,951.28 = 4,174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,965.08x = 17,951.28 × 4,174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,965.08x = 74,938,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,938,695.44/11,965.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.12

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