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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,984.44, 17,970.33 and 6,365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,984.44, 17,970.33 and 6,365.26 is: 9,544.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,984.44 : 17,970.33 = 6,365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,984.44/17,970.33 = 6,365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,984.44x = 17,970.33 × 6,365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,984.44x = 114,385,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,385,777.81/11,984.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.53

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