Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,958.46, 17,937.70 and 5,717
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,958.46, 17,937.70 and 5,717 is: 8,575.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,958.46 : 17,937.70 = 5,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,958.46/17,937.70 = 5,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,958.46x = 17,937.70 × 5,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,958.46x = 102,549,830.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,549,830.90/11,958.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,575.50
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