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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,835.94, 17,739.06 and 6,275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,835.94, 17,739.06 and 6,275.56 is: 9,405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,835.94 : 17,739.06 = 6,275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,835.94/17,739.06 = 6,275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,835.94x = 17,739.06 × 6,275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,835.94x = 111,322,535.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,322,535.37/11,835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.47

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