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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,975.92, 17,963.88 and 3,211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,975.92, 17,963.88 and 3,211.07 is: 4,816.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,975.92 : 17,963.88 = 3,211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,975.92/17,963.88 = 3,211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,975.92x = 17,963.88 × 3,211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,975.92x = 57,683,198.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,683,198.37/11,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,816.60

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