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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,998.87, 17,972.30 and 8,704.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,998.87, 17,972.30 and 8,704.69 is: 13,038.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,998.87 : 17,972.30 = 8,704.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,998.87/17,972.30 = 8,704.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,998.87x = 17,972.30 × 8,704.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,998.87x = 156,443,276.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,443,276.92/11,998.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,038.17

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