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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,985.51, 17,970.48 and 4,963.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,985.51, 17,970.48 and 4,963.62 is: 7,442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,985.51 : 17,970.48 = 4,963.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,985.51/17,970.48 = 4,963.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,985.51x = 17,970.48 × 4,963.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,985.51x = 89,198,633.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,198,633.94/11,985.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.21

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