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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,933.83, 17,899.63 and 6,008.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,933.83, 17,899.63 and 6,008.38 is: 9,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,933.83 : 17,899.63 = 6,008.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,933.83/17,899.63 = 6,008.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,933.83x = 17,899.63 × 6,008.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,933.83x = 107,547,752.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,547,752.93/11,933.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.01

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