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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,970.12, 17,955.24 and 4,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,970.12, 17,955.24 and 4,179 is: 6,268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,970.12 : 17,955.24 = 4,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,970.12/17,955.24 = 4,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,970.12x = 17,955.24 × 4,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,970.12x = 75,034,947.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,034,947.96/11,970.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,268.52

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