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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,968.66, 17,961.19 and 4,177.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,968.66, 17,961.19 and 4,177.47 is: 6,269.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,968.66 : 17,961.19 = 4,177.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,968.66/17,961.19 = 4,177.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,968.66x = 17,961.19 × 4,177.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,968.66x = 75,032,332.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,032,332.39/11,968.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,269.07

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