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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,761.92, 17,658.52 and 6,835.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,761.92, 17,658.52 and 6,835.10 is: 10,261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,761.92 : 17,658.52 = 6,835.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,761.92/17,658.52 = 6,835.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,761.92x = 17,658.52 × 6,835.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,761.92x = 120,697,644.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,697,644.67/11,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,261.73

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