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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,966.58, 17,953.53 and 4,176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,966.58, 17,953.53 and 4,176.06 is: 6,265.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,966.58 : 17,953.53 = 4,176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,966.58/17,953.53 = 4,176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,966.58x = 17,953.53 × 4,176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,966.58x = 74,975,018.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,975,018.49/11,966.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.37

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