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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,969.19, 17,953.76 and 3,204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,969.19, 17,953.76 and 3,204.11 is: 4,806.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,969.19 : 17,953.76 = 3,204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,969.19/17,953.76 = 3,204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,969.19x = 17,953.76 × 3,204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,969.19x = 57,525,821.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,525,821.95/11,969.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.16

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