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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,986.40, 17,977.93 and 6,361.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,986.40, 17,977.93 and 6,361.61 is: 9,541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,986.40 : 17,977.93 = 6,361.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,986.40/17,977.93 = 6,361.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,986.40x = 17,977.93 × 6,361.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,986.40x = 114,368,564.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,368,564.75/11,986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.53

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