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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,996.70, 17,994.87 and 5,418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,996.70, 17,994.87 and 5,418.28 is: 8,127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996.70 : 17,994.87 = 5,418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996.70/17,994.87 = 5,418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996.70x = 17,994.87 × 5,418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996.70x = 97,501,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,501,244.22/11,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.34

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