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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,932.08, 17,899.96 and 6,085.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,932.08, 17,899.96 and 6,085.50 is: 9,129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,932.08 : 17,899.96 = 6,085.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,932.08/17,899.96 = 6,085.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,932.08x = 17,899.96 × 6,085.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,932.08x = 108,930,206.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,930,206.58/11,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,129.19

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