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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,663.97, 17,506.07 and 6,121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,663.97, 17,506.07 and 6,121.23 is: 9,187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,663.97 : 17,506.07 = 6,121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,663.97/17,506.07 = 6,121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,663.97x = 17,506.07 × 6,121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,663.97x = 107,158,724.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,158,724.63/11,663.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,187.16

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