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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,891.93, 17,848.97 and 6,052.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,891.93, 17,848.97 and 6,052.91 is: 9,085.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,891.93 : 17,848.97 = 6,052.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,891.93/17,848.97 = 6,052.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,891.93x = 17,848.97 × 6,052.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,891.93x = 108,038,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,038,178.74/11,891.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.00

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