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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,844.81, 17,777.97 and 6,302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,844.81, 17,777.97 and 6,302.79 is: 9,459.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,844.81 : 17,777.97 = 6,302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,844.81/17,777.97 = 6,302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,844.81x = 17,777.97 × 6,302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,844.81x = 112,050,811.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,050,811.54/11,844.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,459.91

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