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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,964.84, 17,947.46 and 6,117.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,964.84, 17,947.46 and 6,117.85 is: 9,176.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,964.84 : 17,947.46 = 6,117.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,964.84/17,947.46 = 6,117.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,964.84x = 17,947.46 × 6,117.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,964.84x = 109,799,868.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,799,868.16/11,964.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,176.88

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