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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,826.99, 17,717.81 and 6,636.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,826.99, 17,717.81 and 6,636.51 is: 9,942.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,826.99 : 17,717.81 = 6,636.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,826.99/17,717.81 = 6,636.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,826.99x = 17,717.81 × 6,636.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,826.99x = 117,584,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,584,390.06/11,826.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,942.04

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