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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,863.18, 17,805.84 and 6,023.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,863.18, 17,805.84 and 6,023.89 is: 9,041.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,863.18 : 17,805.84 = 6,023.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,863.18/17,805.84 = 6,023.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,863.18x = 17,805.84 × 6,023.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,863.18x = 107,260,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,260,421.52/11,863.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.46

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