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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,966.54, 17,948.54 and 3,202.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,966.54, 17,948.54 and 3,202.34 is: 4,803.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,966.54 : 17,948.54 = 3,202.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,966.54/17,948.54 = 3,202.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,966.54x = 17,948.54 × 3,202.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,966.54x = 57,477,221.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,477,221.83/11,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.16

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