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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,968.59, 17,952.89 and 3,203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,968.59, 17,952.89 and 3,203.27 is: 4,804.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,968.59 : 17,952.89 = 3,203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,968.59/17,952.89 = 3,203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,968.59x = 17,952.89 × 3,203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,968.59x = 57,508,006.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,508,006.84/11,968.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.91

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