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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,795.40, 17,663.91 and 6,850.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,795.40, 17,663.91 and 6,850.08 is: 10,258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,795.40 : 17,663.91 = 6,850.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,795.40/17,663.91 = 6,850.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,795.40x = 17,663.91 × 6,850.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,795.40x = 120,999,196.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,999,196.61/11,795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,258.17

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