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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,568.72, 17,327.88 and 6,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,568.72, 17,327.88 and 6,005.28 is: 8,994.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,568.72 : 17,327.88 = 6,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,568.72/17,327.88 = 6,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,568.72x = 17,327.88 × 6,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,568.72x = 104,058,771.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,058,771.21/11,568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.84

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