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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,954.01, 17,934.69 and 6,114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,954.01, 17,934.69 and 6,114.72 is: 9,173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,954.01 : 17,934.69 = 6,114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,954.01/17,934.69 = 6,114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,954.01x = 17,934.69 × 6,114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,954.01x = 109,665,607.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,665,607.64/11,954.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.96

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