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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,968.08, 17,946.52 and 4,175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,968.08, 17,946.52 and 4,175.92 is: 6,261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,968.08 : 17,946.52 = 4,175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,968.08/17,946.52 = 4,175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,968.08x = 17,946.52 × 4,175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,968.08x = 74,943,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,943,231.80/11,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.93

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