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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,970.04, 17,954.72 and 3,204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,970.04, 17,954.72 and 3,204.96 is: 4,807.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,970.04 : 17,954.72 = 3,204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,970.04/17,954.72 = 3,204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,970.04x = 17,954.72 × 3,204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,970.04x = 57,544,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,544,159.41/11,970.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.35

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