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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,727.76, 17,583.71 and 6,175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,727.76, 17,583.71 and 6,175.22 is: 9,258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,727.76 : 17,583.71 = 6,175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,727.76/17,583.71 = 6,175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,727.76x = 17,583.71 × 6,175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,727.76x = 108,583,277.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,583,277.67/11,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.65

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