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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,825.04, 17,735.94 and 6,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,825.04, 17,735.94 and 6,897 is: 10,344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,825.04 : 17,735.94 = 6,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,825.04/17,735.94 = 6,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,825.04x = 17,735.94 × 6,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,825.04x = 122,324,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,324,778.18/11,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,344.56

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