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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,936.08, 17,905.96 and 6,089.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,936.08, 17,905.96 and 6,089.52 is: 9,135.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,936.08 : 17,905.96 = 6,089.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,936.08/17,905.96 = 6,089.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,936.08x = 17,905.96 × 6,089.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,936.08x = 109,038,701.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,038,701.54/11,936.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,135.22

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