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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,859.98, 17,791.05 and 6,015.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,859.98, 17,791.05 and 6,015.02 is: 9,023.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,859.98 : 17,791.05 = 6,015.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,859.98/17,791.05 = 6,015.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,859.98x = 17,791.05 × 6,015.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,859.98x = 107,013,521.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,013,521.57/11,859.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.08

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