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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,988.15, 17,991.41 and 8,470.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,988.15, 17,991.41 and 8,470.59 is: 12,712.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,988.15 : 17,991.41 = 8,470.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,988.15/17,991.41 = 8,470.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,988.15x = 17,991.41 × 8,470.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,988.15x = 152,397,815.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,397,815.28/11,988.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,712.37

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