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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,977.20, 17,963.60 and 3,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,977.20, 17,963.60 and 3,210 is: 4,814.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,977.20 : 17,963.60 = 3,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,977.20/17,963.60 = 3,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,977.20x = 17,963.60 × 3,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,977.20x = 57,663,156.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,663,156.00/11,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,814.41

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