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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,966.36, 17,949.33 and 4,950.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,966.36, 17,949.33 and 4,950.14 is: 7,425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,966.36 : 17,949.33 = 4,950.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,966.36/17,949.33 = 4,950.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,966.36x = 17,949.33 × 4,950.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,966.36x = 88,851,606.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,851,606.66/11,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,425.12

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