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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,975.41, 17,963.22 and 4,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,975.41, 17,963.22 and 4,184.24 is: 6,276.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,975.41 : 17,963.22 = 4,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,975.41/17,963.22 = 4,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,975.41x = 17,963.22 × 4,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,975.41x = 75,162,423.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,162,423.65/11,975.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,276.40

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