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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,958.98, 17,952.34 and 6,423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,958.98, 17,952.34 and 6,423.18 is: 9,642.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,958.98 : 17,952.34 = 6,423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,958.98/17,952.34 = 6,423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,958.98x = 17,952.34 × 6,423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,958.98x = 115,311,111.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,311,111.24/11,958.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,642.22

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