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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,997.09, 17,995.95 and 7,070.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,997.09, 17,995.95 and 7,070.27 is: 10,605.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,997.09 : 17,995.95 = 7,070.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,997.09/17,995.95 = 7,070.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,997.09x = 17,995.95 × 7,070.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,997.09x = 127,236,135.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,236,135.43/11,997.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.58

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