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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,493.04, 17,229.84 and 6,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,493.04, 17,229.84 and 6,808 is: 10,206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,493.04 : 17,229.84 = 6,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,493.04/17,229.84 = 6,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,493.04x = 17,229.84 × 6,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,493.04x = 117,300,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,300,750.72/11,493.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,206.24

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