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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,625.96, 17,419.77 and 6,699.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,625.96, 17,419.77 and 6,699.74 is: 10,038.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,625.96 : 17,419.77 = 6,699.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,625.96/17,419.77 = 6,699.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,625.96x = 17,419.77 × 6,699.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,625.96x = 116,707,929.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,707,929.86/11,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.56

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