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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,821.20, 17,726.16 and 6,892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,821.20, 17,726.16 and 6,892.26 is: 10,335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,821.20 : 17,726.16 = 6,892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,821.20/17,726.16 = 6,892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,821.20x = 17,726.16 × 6,892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,821.20x = 122,173,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,173,303.52/11,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,335.10

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