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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,514.54, 17,281.02 and 5,969.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,514.54, 17,281.02 and 5,969.46 is: 8,958.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,514.54 : 17,281.02 = 5,969.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,514.54/17,281.02 = 5,969.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,514.54x = 17,281.02 × 5,969.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,514.54x = 103,158,357.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,158,357.65/11,514.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,958.96

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