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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,851.83, 17,787.47 and 6,010.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,851.83, 17,787.47 and 6,010.11 is: 9,020.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,851.83 : 17,787.47 = 6,010.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,851.83/17,787.47 = 6,010.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,851.83x = 17,787.47 × 6,010.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,851.83x = 106,904,621.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,904,621.27/11,851.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.09

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