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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,864.93, 17,792.24 and 6,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,864.93, 17,792.24 and 6,317.04 is: 9,472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,864.93 : 17,792.24 = 6,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,864.93/17,792.24 = 6,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,864.93x = 17,792.24 × 6,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,864.93x = 112,394,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,394,260.18/11,864.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,472.81

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