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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,799.14, 17,669.54 and 6,853.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,799.14, 17,669.54 and 6,853.82 is: 10,263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,799.14 : 17,669.54 = 6,853.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,799.14/17,669.54 = 6,853.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,799.14x = 17,669.54 × 6,853.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,799.14x = 121,103,775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,103,775.43/11,799.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.78

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