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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,966.54, 17,949.80 and 4,173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,966.54, 17,949.80 and 4,173.53 is: 6,260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,966.54 : 17,949.80 = 4,173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,966.54/17,949.80 = 4,173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,966.54x = 17,949.80 × 4,173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,966.54x = 74,913,949.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,913,949.48/11,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,260.29

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