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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,464.81, 17,202.48 and 6,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,464.81, 17,202.48 and 6,794.08 is: 10,194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,464.81 : 17,202.48 = 6,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,464.81/17,202.48 = 6,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,464.81x = 17,202.48 × 6,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,464.81x = 116,874,956.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,874,956.83/11,464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.24

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