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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,979.92, 17,969.94 and 4,183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,979.92, 17,969.94 and 4,183.25 is: 6,274.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,979.92 : 17,969.94 = 4,183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,979.92/17,969.94 = 4,183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,979.92x = 17,969.94 × 4,183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,979.92x = 75,172,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,172,751.51/11,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,274.90

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