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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,741.67, 17,622.75 and 6,804.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,741.67, 17,622.75 and 6,804.51 is: 10,212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,741.67 : 17,622.75 = 6,804.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,741.67/17,622.75 = 6,804.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,741.67x = 17,622.75 × 6,804.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,741.67x = 119,914,178.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,914,178.60/11,741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,212.70

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