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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,950.92, 17,958.24 and 6,111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,950.92, 17,958.24 and 6,111.36 is: 9,183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,950.92 : 17,958.24 = 6,111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,950.92/17,958.24 = 6,111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,950.92x = 17,958.24 × 6,111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,950.92x = 109,749,269.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,749,269.61/11,950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,183.33

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