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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,818.52, 17,729.52 and 6,270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,818.52, 17,729.52 and 6,270.44 is: 9,406.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,818.52 : 17,729.52 = 6,270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,818.52/17,729.52 = 6,270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,818.52x = 17,729.52 × 6,270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,818.52x = 111,171,891.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,171,891.39/11,818.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.58

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