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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,863.71, 17,794.91 and 6,020.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,863.71, 17,794.91 and 6,020.17 is: 9,029.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,863.71 : 17,794.91 = 6,020.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,863.71/17,794.91 = 6,020.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,863.71x = 17,794.91 × 6,020.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,863.71x = 107,128,353.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,128,353.90/11,863.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.92

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