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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,867.58, 17,795.30 and 6,322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,867.58, 17,795.30 and 6,322.32 is: 9,480.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,867.58 : 17,795.30 = 6,322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,867.58/17,795.30 = 6,322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,867.58x = 17,795.30 × 6,322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,867.58x = 112,507,549.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,507,549.48/11,867.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.24

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