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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,907.90, 17,862.66 and 6,062.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,907.90, 17,862.66 and 6,062.94 is: 9,094.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,907.90 : 17,862.66 = 6,062.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,907.90/17,862.66 = 6,062.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,907.90x = 17,862.66 × 6,062.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,907.90x = 108,300,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,300,235.82/11,907.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,094.82

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