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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,969.82, 17,954.47 and 3,204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,969.82, 17,954.47 and 3,204.73 is: 4,807.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,969.82 : 17,954.47 = 3,204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,969.82/17,954.47 = 3,204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,969.82x = 17,954.47 × 3,204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,969.82x = 57,539,228.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,539,228.64/11,969.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.03

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