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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,744.44, 17,626.68 and 6,201.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,744.44, 17,626.68 and 6,201.82 is: 9,308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,744.44 : 17,626.68 = 6,201.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,744.44/17,626.68 = 6,201.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,744.44x = 17,626.68 × 6,201.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,744.44x = 109,317,496.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,317,496.56/11,744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,308.02

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