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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.43, 17,993.14 and 6,451.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.43, 17,993.14 and 6,451.38 is: 9,677.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.43 : 17,993.14 = 6,451.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.43/17,993.14 = 6,451.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.43x = 17,993.14 × 6,451.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.43x = 116,080,567.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,080,567.40/11,995.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,677.07

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