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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,867.28, 17,800.26 and 6,023.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,867.28, 17,800.26 and 6,023.73 is: 9,035.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,867.28 : 17,800.26 = 6,023.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,867.28/17,800.26 = 6,023.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,867.28x = 17,800.26 × 6,023.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,867.28x = 107,223,960.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,223,960.17/11,867.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,035.26

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