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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,822.83, 17,729.08 and 6,274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,822.83, 17,729.08 and 6,274.94 is: 9,409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,822.83 : 17,729.08 = 6,274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,822.83/17,729.08 = 6,274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,822.83x = 17,729.08 × 6,274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,822.83x = 111,248,808.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,248,808.92/11,822.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,409.66

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