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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,806.65, 17,704.32 and 6,877.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,806.65, 17,704.32 and 6,877.69 is: 10,313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,806.65 : 17,704.32 = 6,877.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,806.65/17,704.32 = 6,877.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,806.65x = 17,704.32 × 6,877.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,806.65x = 121,764,824.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,764,824.62/11,806.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,313.24

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