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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,738.42, 17,623.27 and 6,811.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,738.42, 17,623.27 and 6,811.59 is: 10,226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,738.42 : 17,623.27 = 6,811.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,738.42/17,623.27 = 6,811.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,738.42x = 17,623.27 × 6,811.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,738.42x = 120,042,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,042,564.30/11,738.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.47

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