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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,993.01, 17,967.97 and 7,059.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,993.01, 17,967.97 and 7,059.96 is: 10,577.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,993.01 : 17,967.97 = 7,059.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,993.01/17,967.97 = 7,059.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,993.01x = 17,967.97 × 7,059.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,993.01x = 126,853,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,853,149.48/11,993.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,577.26

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