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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,849.55, 17,761.56 and 6,297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,849.55, 17,761.56 and 6,297.30 is: 9,439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,849.55 : 17,761.56 = 6,297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,849.55/17,761.56 = 6,297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,849.55x = 17,761.56 × 6,297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,849.55x = 111,849,871.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,849,871.79/11,849.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,439.17

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