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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,869.99, 17,837.31 and 6,327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,869.99, 17,837.31 and 6,327.29 is: 9,508.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,869.99 : 17,837.31 = 6,327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,869.99/17,837.31 = 6,327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,869.99x = 17,837.31 × 6,327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,869.99x = 112,861,833.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,861,833.19/11,869.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.17

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