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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,975.74, 17,963.70 and 4,184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,975.74, 17,963.70 and 4,184.56 is: 6,276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,975.74 : 17,963.70 = 4,184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,975.74/17,963.70 = 4,184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,975.74x = 17,963.70 × 4,184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,975.74x = 75,170,180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,170,180.47/11,975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,276.87

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