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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,970.79, 17,945.03 and 4,067.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,970.79, 17,945.03 and 4,067.91 is: 6,098.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,970.79 : 17,945.03 = 4,067.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,970.79/17,945.03 = 4,067.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,970.79x = 17,945.03 × 4,067.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,970.79x = 72,998,656.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,998,656.92/11,970.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.07

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