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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,968.04, 17,950.66 and 3,203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,968.04, 17,950.66 and 3,203.66 is: 4,805.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,968.04 : 17,950.66 = 3,203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,968.04/17,950.66 = 3,203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,968.04x = 17,950.66 × 3,203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,968.04x = 57,507,811.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,507,811.42/11,968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,805.12

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