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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,924.44, 17,867.21 and 6,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,924.44, 17,867.21 and 6,073 is: 9,099.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,924.44 : 17,867.21 = 6,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,924.44/17,867.21 = 6,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,924.44x = 17,867.21 × 6,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,924.44x = 108,507,566.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,507,566.33/11,924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.59

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