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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,811.96, 17,720.44 and 6,263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,811.96, 17,720.44 and 6,263.80 is: 9,397.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,811.96 : 17,720.44 = 6,263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,811.96/17,720.44 = 6,263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,811.96x = 17,720.44 × 6,263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,811.96x = 110,997,292.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,997,292.07/11,811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.03

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