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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,512.77, 17,246.55 and 5,969.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,512.77, 17,246.55 and 5,969.73 is: 8,942.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,512.77 : 17,246.55 = 5,969.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,512.77/17,246.55 = 5,969.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,512.77x = 17,246.55 × 5,969.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,512.77x = 102,957,333.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,957,333.99/11,512.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,942.88

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