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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,950.72, 17,927.16 and 6,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,950.72, 17,927.16 and 6,112.24 is: 9,168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,950.72 : 17,927.16 = 6,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,950.72/17,927.16 = 6,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,950.72x = 17,927.16 × 6,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,950.72x = 109,575,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,575,104.44/11,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.91

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