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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,731.83, 17,590.46 and 6,181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,731.83, 17,590.46 and 6,181.71 is: 9,268.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,731.83 : 17,590.46 = 6,181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,731.83/17,590.46 = 6,181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,731.83x = 17,590.46 × 6,181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,731.83x = 108,739,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,739,091.58/11,731.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.72

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