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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,738.92, 17,619.34 and 6,196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,738.92, 17,619.34 and 6,196.36 is: 9,300.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,738.92 : 17,619.34 = 6,196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,738.92/17,619.34 = 6,196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,738.92x = 17,619.34 × 6,196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,738.92x = 109,175,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,175,773.60/11,738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,300.33

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