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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,965.32, 17,951.64 and 6,126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,965.32, 17,951.64 and 6,126.06 is: 9,190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,965.32 : 17,951.64 = 6,126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,965.32/17,951.64 = 6,126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,965.32x = 17,951.64 × 6,126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,965.32x = 109,972,823.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,972,823.74/11,965.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.96

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