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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,301.84, 16,947.77 and 6,035.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,301.84, 16,947.77 and 6,035.90 is: 9,051.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,301.84 : 16,947.77 = 6,035.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,301.84/16,947.77 = 6,035.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,301.84x = 16,947.77 × 6,035.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,301.84x = 102,294,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,294,930.02/11,301.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,051.17

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