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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,934.59, 17,903.70 and 6,088.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,934.59, 17,903.70 and 6,088.01 is: 9,132.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,934.59 : 17,903.70 = 6,088.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,934.59/17,903.70 = 6,088.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,934.59x = 17,903.70 × 6,088.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,934.59x = 108,997,815.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,997,815.12/11,934.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.94

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