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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,950.12, 17,928.82 and 6,110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,950.12, 17,928.82 and 6,110.84 is: 9,168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,950.12 : 17,928.82 = 6,110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,950.12/17,928.82 = 6,110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,950.12x = 17,928.82 × 6,110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,950.12x = 109,560,150.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,560,150.41/11,950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.12

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