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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,966.92, 17,950.44 and 4,175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,966.92, 17,950.44 and 4,175.76 is: 6,263.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,966.92 : 17,950.44 = 4,175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,966.92/17,950.44 = 4,175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,966.92x = 17,950.44 × 4,175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,966.92x = 74,956,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,956,729.33/11,966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.66

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