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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,966.08, 17,948.46 and 4,175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,966.08, 17,948.46 and 4,175.44 is: 6,262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,966.08 : 17,948.46 = 4,175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,966.08/17,948.46 = 4,175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,966.08x = 17,948.46 × 4,175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,966.08x = 74,942,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,942,717.82/11,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,262.93

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