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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,948.62, 17,926.57 and 6,109.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,948.62, 17,926.57 and 6,109.33 is: 9,165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,948.62 : 17,926.57 = 6,109.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,948.62/17,926.57 = 6,109.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,948.62x = 17,926.57 × 6,109.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,948.62x = 109,519,331.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,519,331.90/11,948.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,165.86

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