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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,519.91, 17,285.27 and 5,970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,519.91, 17,285.27 and 5,970.24 is: 8,958.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,519.91 : 17,285.27 = 5,970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,519.91/17,285.27 = 5,970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,519.91x = 17,285.27 × 5,970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,519.91x = 103,197,180.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,197,180.51/11,519.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,958.16

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