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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,679.88, 17,475.90 and 6,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,679.88, 17,475.90 and 6,982.60 is: 10,447.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,679.88 : 17,475.90 = 6,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,679.88/17,475.90 = 6,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,679.88x = 17,475.90 × 6,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,679.88x = 122,027,219.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,027,219.34/11,679.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,447.64

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