Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.52, 17,988 and 5,421.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,995.52, 17,988 and 5,421.44 is: 8,129.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,995.52 : 17,988 = 5,421.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,995.52/17,988 = 5,421.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,995.52x = 17,988 × 5,421.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,995.52x = 97,520,862.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,520,862.72/11,995.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,129.77
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