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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,795.05, 17,663.39 and 6,849.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,795.05, 17,663.39 and 6,849.69 is: 10,257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,795.05 : 17,663.39 = 6,849.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,795.05/17,663.39 = 6,849.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,795.05x = 17,663.39 × 6,849.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,795.05x = 120,988,745.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,988,745.85/11,795.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.59

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