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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,949.62, 17,928.07 and 6,110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,949.62, 17,928.07 and 6,110.33 is: 9,167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,949.62 : 17,928.07 = 6,110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,949.62/17,928.07 = 6,110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,949.62x = 17,928.07 × 6,110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,949.62x = 109,546,423.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,546,423.96/11,949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,167.36

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