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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,865.72, 17,809.36 and 6,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,865.72, 17,809.36 and 6,323.80 is: 9,491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,865.72 : 17,809.36 = 6,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,865.72/17,809.36 = 6,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,865.72x = 17,809.36 × 6,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,865.72x = 112,622,830.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,622,830.77/11,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,491.45

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