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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,961.22, 17,936.60 and 6,034.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,961.22, 17,936.60 and 6,034.46 is: 9,049.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,961.22 : 17,936.60 = 6,034.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,961.22/17,936.60 = 6,034.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,961.22x = 17,936.60 × 6,034.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,961.22x = 108,237,695.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,237,695.24/11,961.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.05

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