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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,866.46, 17,799.05 and 6,022.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,866.46, 17,799.05 and 6,022.92 is: 9,034.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,866.46 : 17,799.05 = 6,022.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,866.46/17,799.05 = 6,022.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,866.46x = 17,799.05 × 6,022.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,866.46x = 107,202,254.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,202,254.23/11,866.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,034.06

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