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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,961.27, 17,925.50 and 6,105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,961.27, 17,925.50 and 6,105.58 is: 9,149.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,961.27 : 17,925.50 = 6,105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,961.27/17,925.50 = 6,105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,961.27x = 17,925.50 × 6,105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,961.27x = 109,445,544.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,445,544.74/11,961.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.99

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