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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,868.48, 17,780.88 and 6,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,868.48, 17,780.88 and 6,029.28 is: 9,032.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,868.48 : 17,780.88 = 6,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,868.48/17,780.88 = 6,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,868.48x = 17,780.88 × 6,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,868.48x = 107,205,904.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,205,904.17/11,868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.83

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