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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,991.03, 17,988.08 and 6,436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,991.03, 17,988.08 and 6,436.76 is: 9,655.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,991.03 : 17,988.08 = 6,436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,991.03/17,988.08 = 6,436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,991.03x = 17,988.08 × 6,436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,991.03x = 115,784,831.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,784,831.70/11,991.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,655.95

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