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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,967.84, 17,939.88 and 6,111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,967.84, 17,939.88 and 6,111.36 is: 9,160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,967.84 : 17,939.88 = 6,111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,967.84/17,939.88 = 6,111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,967.84x = 17,939.88 × 6,111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,967.84x = 109,637,065.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,637,065.04/11,967.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.97

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