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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,966.46, 17,950.50 and 3,202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,966.46, 17,950.50 and 3,202.26 is: 4,803.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,966.46 : 17,950.50 = 3,202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,966.46/17,950.50 = 3,202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,966.46x = 17,950.50 × 3,202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,966.46x = 57,482,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,482,168.13/11,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.61

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