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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,957.72, 17,931.35 and 6,030.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,957.72, 17,931.35 and 6,030.95 is: 9,043.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,957.72 : 17,931.35 = 6,030.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,957.72/17,931.35 = 6,030.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,957.72x = 17,931.35 × 6,030.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,957.72x = 108,143,075.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,143,075.28/11,957.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.79

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