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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,972.93, 17,970.46 and 6,053.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,972.93, 17,970.46 and 6,053.99 is: 9,086.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,972.93 : 17,970.46 = 6,053.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,972.93/17,970.46 = 6,053.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,972.93x = 17,970.46 × 6,053.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,972.93x = 108,792,880.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,792,880.15/11,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.57

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