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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,966.63, 17,951.75 and 4,173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,966.63, 17,951.75 and 4,173.62 is: 6,261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,966.63 : 17,951.75 = 4,173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,966.63/17,951.75 = 4,173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,966.63x = 17,951.75 × 4,173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,966.63x = 74,923,672.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,923,672.21/11,966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.05

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