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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,974.44, 17,969.87 and 4,183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,974.44, 17,969.87 and 4,183.25 is: 6,277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,974.44 : 17,969.87 = 4,183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,974.44/17,969.87 = 4,183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,974.44x = 17,969.87 × 4,183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,974.44x = 75,172,458.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,172,458.68/11,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,277.74

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