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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,835.99, 17,759.25 and 6,287.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,835.99, 17,759.25 and 6,287.99 is: 9,434.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,835.99 : 17,759.25 = 6,287.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,835.99/17,759.25 = 6,287.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,835.99x = 17,759.25 × 6,287.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,835.99x = 111,669,897.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,669,897.61/11,835.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,434.77

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