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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,864.27, 17,795.77 and 6,020.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,864.27, 17,795.77 and 6,020.73 is: 9,030.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,864.27 : 17,795.77 = 6,020.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,864.27/17,795.77 = 6,020.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,864.27x = 17,795.77 × 6,020.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,864.27x = 107,143,511.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,143,511.26/11,864.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.77

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