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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,433.80, 17,171.82 and 6,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,433.80, 17,171.82 and 6,845 is: 10,280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,433.80 : 17,171.82 = 6,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,433.80/17,171.82 = 6,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,433.80x = 17,171.82 × 6,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,433.80x = 117,541,107.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,541,107.90/11,433.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,280.14

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