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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,962.16, 17,926.80 and 6,106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,962.16, 17,926.80 and 6,106.46 is: 9,151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,962.16 : 17,926.80 = 6,106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,962.16/17,926.80 = 6,106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,962.16x = 17,926.80 × 6,106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,962.16x = 109,469,287.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,469,287.13/11,962.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.30

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