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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,001.76, 17,996.88 and 5,671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,001.76, 17,996.88 and 5,671.36 is: 8,504.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,001.76 : 17,996.88 = 5,671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,001.76/17,996.88 = 5,671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,001.76x = 17,996.88 × 5,671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,001.76x = 102,066,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,066,860.92/12,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.33

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