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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,774.96, 17,641.68 and 6,216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,774.96, 17,641.68 and 6,216.06 is: 9,313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,774.96 : 17,641.68 = 6,216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,774.96/17,641.68 = 6,216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,774.96x = 17,641.68 × 6,216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,774.96x = 109,661,741.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,661,741.38/11,774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,313.13

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