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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,872.88, 17,825.52 and 6,033.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,872.88, 17,825.52 and 6,033.62 is: 9,058.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,872.88 : 17,825.52 = 6,033.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,872.88/17,825.52 = 6,033.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,872.88x = 17,825.52 × 6,033.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,872.88x = 107,552,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,552,413.98/11,872.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.66

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