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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,377.67, 17,060.32 and 6,118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,377.67, 17,060.32 and 6,118.94 is: 9,175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,377.67 : 17,060.32 = 6,118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,377.67/17,060.32 = 6,118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,377.67x = 17,060.32 × 6,118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,377.67x = 104,391,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,391,124.76/11,377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,175.09

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