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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,821.34, 17,726.85 and 6,273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,821.34, 17,726.85 and 6,273.45 is: 9,407.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,821.34 : 17,726.85 = 6,273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,821.34/17,726.85 = 6,273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,821.34x = 17,726.85 × 6,273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,821.34x = 111,208,507.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,208,507.13/11,821.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,407.43

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