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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,972.61, 17,947.44 and 5,730.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,972.61, 17,947.44 and 5,730.98 is: 8,590.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,972.61 : 17,947.44 = 5,730.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,972.61/17,947.44 = 5,730.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,972.61x = 17,947.44 × 5,730.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,972.61x = 102,856,329.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,856,329.95/11,972.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,590.97

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