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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,692.98, 17,522.48 and 6,679.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,692.98, 17,522.48 and 6,679.89 is: 10,010.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,692.98 : 17,522.48 = 6,679.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,692.98/17,522.48 = 6,679.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,692.98x = 17,522.48 × 6,679.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,692.98x = 117,048,267.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,048,267.33/11,692.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,010.13

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