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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.03, 17,786.39 and 6,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.03, 17,786.39 and 6,014.48 is: 9,021.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.03 : 17,786.39 = 6,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.03/17,786.39 = 6,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.03x = 17,786.39 × 6,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.03x = 106,975,886.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,975,886.93/11,858.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.39

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