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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,965.48, 17,936.70 and 6,124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,965.48, 17,936.70 and 6,124.84 is: 9,181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,965.48 : 17,936.70 = 6,124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,965.48/17,936.70 = 6,124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,965.48x = 17,936.70 × 6,124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,965.48x = 109,859,417.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,859,417.63/11,965.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,181.36

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