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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,865.21, 17,797.16 and 6,021.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,865.21, 17,797.16 and 6,021.68 is: 9,032.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,865.21 : 17,797.16 = 6,021.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,865.21/17,797.16 = 6,021.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,865.21x = 17,797.16 × 6,021.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,865.21x = 107,168,683.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,168,683.33/11,865.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.18

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