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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,993.62, 17,986.11 and 5,068.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,993.62, 17,986.11 and 5,068.66 is: 7,601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,993.62 : 17,986.11 = 5,068.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,993.62/17,986.11 = 5,068.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,993.62x = 17,986.11 × 5,068.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,993.62x = 91,165,476.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,165,476.31/11,993.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.16

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