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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,961.47, 17,936.98 and 6,034.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,961.47, 17,936.98 and 6,034.71 is: 9,049.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,961.47 : 17,936.98 = 6,034.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,961.47/17,936.98 = 6,034.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,961.47x = 17,936.98 × 6,034.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,961.47x = 108,244,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,244,442.40/11,961.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.43

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