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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,999.70, 18,003.60 and 5,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,999.70, 18,003.60 and 5,763.60 is: 8,647.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,999.70 : 18,003.60 = 5,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,999.70/18,003.60 = 5,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,999.70x = 18,003.60 × 5,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,999.70x = 103,765,548.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,765,548.96/11,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.35

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