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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,991.48, 17,987.22 and 5,066.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,991.48, 17,987.22 and 5,066.04 is: 7,599.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,991.48 : 17,987.22 = 5,066.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,991.48/17,987.22 = 5,066.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,991.48x = 17,987.22 × 5,066.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,991.48x = 91,123,976.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,123,976.01/11,991.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,599.06

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