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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,834.91, 17,719.25 and 6,275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,834.91, 17,719.25 and 6,275.70 is: 9,395.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,834.91 : 17,719.25 = 6,275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,834.91/17,719.25 = 6,275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,834.91x = 17,719.25 × 6,275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,834.91x = 111,200,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,200,665.85/11,834.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.99

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