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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,964.98, 17,947.47 and 5,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,964.98, 17,947.47 and 5,723.52 is: 8,585.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,964.98 : 17,947.47 = 5,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,964.98/17,947.47 = 5,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,964.98x = 17,947.47 × 5,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,964.98x = 102,722,703.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,722,703.49/11,964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,585.28

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