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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,833.44, 17,735.31 and 6,273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,833.44, 17,735.31 and 6,273.06 is: 9,401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,833.44 : 17,735.31 = 6,273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,833.44/17,735.31 = 6,273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,833.44x = 17,735.31 × 6,273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,833.44x = 111,254,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,254,663.75/11,833.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,401.72

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