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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,778.83, 17,647.49 and 6,219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,778.83, 17,647.49 and 6,219.94 is: 9,318.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,778.83 : 17,647.49 = 6,219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,778.83/17,647.49 = 6,219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,778.83x = 17,647.49 × 6,219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,778.83x = 109,766,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,766,298.48/11,778.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,318.94

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