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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,836.53, 17,748.72 and 6,292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,836.53, 17,748.72 and 6,292.89 is: 9,436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,836.53 : 17,748.72 = 6,292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,836.53/17,748.72 = 6,292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,836.53x = 17,748.72 × 6,292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,836.53x = 111,690,742.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,690,742.60/11,836.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.11

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