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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,974.99, 17,966.04 and 6,135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,974.99, 17,966.04 and 6,135.70 is: 9,205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,974.99 : 17,966.04 = 6,135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,974.99/17,966.04 = 6,135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,974.99x = 17,966.04 × 6,135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,974.99x = 110,234,231.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,234,231.63/11,974.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,205.37

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