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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,833.51, 17,755.45 and 6,285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,833.51, 17,755.45 and 6,285.49 is: 9,430.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,833.51 : 17,755.45 = 6,285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,833.51/17,755.45 = 6,285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,833.51x = 17,755.45 × 6,285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,833.51x = 111,601,690.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,601,690.00/11,833.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.99

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