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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,969.91, 17,954.87 and 3,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,969.91, 17,954.87 and 3,204.60 is: 4,806.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,969.91 : 17,954.87 = 3,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,969.91/17,954.87 = 3,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,969.91x = 17,954.87 × 3,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,969.91x = 57,538,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,538,160.38/11,969.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.90

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