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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,862.18, 17,804.34 and 6,022.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,862.18, 17,804.34 and 6,022.89 is: 9,039.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,862.18 : 17,804.34 = 6,022.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,862.18/17,804.34 = 6,022.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,862.18x = 17,804.34 × 6,022.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,862.18x = 107,233,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,233,581.34/11,862.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,039.96

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