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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,665.37, 17,497.97 and 6,986.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,665.37, 17,497.97 and 6,986.71 is: 10,480.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,665.37 : 17,497.97 = 6,986.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,665.37/17,497.97 = 6,986.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,665.37x = 17,497.97 × 6,986.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,665.37x = 122,253,195.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,253,195.99/11,665.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,480.01

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