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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,976.65, 17,962.54 and 3,209.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,976.65, 17,962.54 and 3,209.51 is: 4,813.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,976.65 : 17,962.54 = 3,209.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,976.65/17,962.54 = 3,209.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,976.65x = 17,962.54 × 3,209.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,976.65x = 57,650,951.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,650,951.76/11,976.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,813.61

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