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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,788.99, 17,660.31 and 6,848.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,788.99, 17,660.31 and 6,848.26 is: 10,258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,788.99 : 17,660.31 = 6,848.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,788.99/17,660.31 = 6,848.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,788.99x = 17,660.31 × 6,848.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,788.99x = 120,942,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,942,394.56/11,788.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,258.93

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