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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,782.04, 17,652.28 and 6,223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,782.04, 17,652.28 and 6,223.11 is: 9,323.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,782.04 : 17,652.28 = 6,223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,782.04/17,652.28 = 6,223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,782.04x = 17,652.28 × 6,223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,782.04x = 109,852,080.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,852,080.19/11,782.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.69

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