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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,971.98, 17,956.35 and 3,206.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,971.98, 17,956.35 and 3,206.97 is: 4,810.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,971.98 : 17,956.35 = 3,206.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,971.98/17,956.35 = 3,206.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,971.98x = 17,956.35 × 3,206.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,971.98x = 57,585,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,585,475.76/11,971.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.02

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