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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,530.58, 17,273.10 and 5,987.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,530.58, 17,273.10 and 5,987.54 is: 8,969.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,530.58 : 17,273.10 = 5,987.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,530.58/17,273.10 = 5,987.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,530.58x = 17,273.10 × 5,987.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,530.58x = 103,423,377.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,423,377.17/11,530.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,969.49

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