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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,973.24, 17,963.42 and 6,133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,973.24, 17,963.42 and 6,133.95 is: 9,202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,973.24 : 17,963.42 = 6,133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,973.24/17,963.42 = 6,133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,973.24x = 17,963.42 × 6,133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,973.24x = 110,186,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,186,689.44/11,973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,202.75

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