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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,948.72, 17,924.16 and 6,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,948.72, 17,924.16 and 6,110.24 is: 9,165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,948.72 : 17,924.16 = 6,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,948.72/17,924.16 = 6,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,948.72x = 17,924.16 × 6,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,948.72x = 109,520,919.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,520,919.40/11,948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,165.91

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