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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,960.67, 17,947.16 and 5,385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,960.67, 17,947.16 and 5,385.32 is: 8,080.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,960.67 : 17,947.16 = 5,385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,960.67/17,947.16 = 5,385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,960.67x = 17,947.16 × 5,385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,960.67x = 96,651,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,651,199.69/11,960.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,080.75

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