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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,750.58, 17,622.36 and 6,200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,750.58, 17,622.36 and 6,200.96 is: 9,299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,750.58 : 17,622.36 = 6,200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,750.58/17,622.36 = 6,200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,750.58x = 17,622.36 × 6,200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,750.58x = 109,275,461.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,275,461.35/11,750.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,299.58

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