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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.56, 17,992.92 and 6,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.56, 17,992.92 and 6,147.44 is: 9,221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.56 : 17,992.92 = 6,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.56/17,992.92 = 6,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.56x = 17,992.92 × 6,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.56x = 110,610,396.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,610,396.12/11,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.71

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