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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,992.46, 17,985.44 and 6,150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,992.46, 17,985.44 and 6,150.74 is: 9,224.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,992.46 : 17,985.44 = 6,150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,992.46/17,985.44 = 6,150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,992.46x = 17,985.44 × 6,150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,992.46x = 110,623,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,623,690.68/11,992.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,224.44

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