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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,427.78, 17,126.10 and 6,987

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,427.78, 17,126.10 and 6,987 is: 10,470.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,427.78 : 17,126.10 = 6,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,427.78/17,126.10 = 6,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,427.78x = 17,126.10 × 6,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,427.78x = 119,660,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,660,060.70/11,427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,470.98

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