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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,805.94, 17,709.72 and 6,644.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,805.94, 17,709.72 and 6,644.62 is: 9,967.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,805.94 : 17,709.72 = 6,644.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,805.94/17,709.72 = 6,644.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,805.94x = 17,709.72 × 6,644.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,805.94x = 117,674,359.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,674,359.71/11,805.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,967.39

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