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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,969.55, 17,954.33 and 3,205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,969.55, 17,954.33 and 3,205.35 is: 4,808.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,969.55 : 17,954.33 = 3,205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,969.55/17,954.33 = 3,205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,969.55x = 17,954.33 × 3,205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,969.55x = 57,549,895.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,549,895.64/11,969.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,808.03

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