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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,918.61, 17,866.98 and 6,068.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,918.61, 17,866.98 and 6,068.39 is: 9,097.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,918.61 : 17,866.98 = 6,068.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,918.61/17,866.98 = 6,068.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,918.61x = 17,866.98 × 6,068.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,918.61x = 108,423,713.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,423,713.43/11,918.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.01

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