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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,976.22, 17,963.40 and 4,954.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,976.22, 17,963.40 and 4,954.42 is: 7,431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,976.22 : 17,963.40 = 4,954.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,976.22/17,963.40 = 4,954.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,976.22x = 17,963.40 × 4,954.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,976.22x = 88,998,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,998,138.41/11,976.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.24

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