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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,889.36, 17,825.88 and 6,034.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,889.36, 17,825.88 and 6,034.68 is: 9,047.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,889.36 : 17,825.88 = 6,034.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,889.36/17,825.88 = 6,034.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,889.36x = 17,825.88 × 6,034.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,889.36x = 107,573,481.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,573,481.52/11,889.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.88

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