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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,967.28, 17,950.92 and 3,201.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,967.28, 17,950.92 and 3,201.97 is: 4,802.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,967.28 : 17,950.92 = 3,201.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,967.28/17,950.92 = 3,201.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,967.28x = 17,950.92 × 3,201.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,967.28x = 57,478,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,478,270.44/11,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.95

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