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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,875.66, 17,807.41 and 6,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,875.66, 17,807.41 and 6,332.02 is: 9,494.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,875.66 : 17,807.41 = 6,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,875.66/17,807.41 = 6,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,875.66x = 17,807.41 × 6,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,875.66x = 112,756,876.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,756,876.27/11,875.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,494.79

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