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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,979.71, 18,010.11 and 9,656.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,979.71, 18,010.11 and 9,656.02 is: 14,516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,979.71 : 18,010.11 = 9,656.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,979.71/18,010.11 = 9,656.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,979.71x = 18,010.11 × 9,656.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,979.71x = 173,906,041.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,906,041.08/11,979.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,516.72

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