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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,971.92, 17,958.02 and 3,206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,971.92, 17,958.02 and 3,206.72 is: 4,810.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,971.92 : 17,958.02 = 3,206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,971.92/17,958.02 = 3,206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,971.92x = 17,958.02 × 3,206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,971.92x = 57,586,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,586,341.89/11,971.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.12

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