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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,868.58, 17,813.67 and 6,326.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,868.58, 17,813.67 and 6,326.65 is: 9,495.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,868.58 : 17,813.67 = 6,326.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,868.58/17,813.67 = 6,326.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,868.58x = 17,813.67 × 6,326.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,868.58x = 112,700,855.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,700,855.31/11,868.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,495.73

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