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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,795.49, 17,670.06 and 6,854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,795.49, 17,670.06 and 6,854.76 is: 10,268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,795.49 : 17,670.06 = 6,854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,795.49/17,670.06 = 6,854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,795.49x = 17,670.06 × 6,854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,795.49x = 121,124,020.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,124,020.49/11,795.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.67

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