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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.22, 17,862.53 and 6,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.22, 17,862.53 and 6,359.30 is: 9,544.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.22 : 17,862.53 = 6,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.22/17,862.53 = 6,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.22x = 17,862.53 × 6,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.22x = 113,593,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,593,203.69/11,901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.67

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