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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,975.60, 17,963.40 and 9,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,975.60, 17,963.40 and 9,059.60 is: 13,589.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,975.60 : 17,963.40 = 9,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,975.60/17,963.40 = 9,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,975.60x = 17,963.40 × 9,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,975.60x = 162,741,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,741,218.64/11,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,589.40

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