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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,966.06, 17,947.72 and 3,201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,966.06, 17,947.72 and 3,201.66 is: 4,802.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,966.06 : 17,947.72 = 3,201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,966.06/17,947.72 = 3,201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,966.06x = 17,947.72 × 3,201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,966.06x = 57,462,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,462,497.22/11,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.12

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