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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,828.38, 17,743.47 and 6,898.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,828.38, 17,743.47 and 6,898.51 is: 10,348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,828.38 : 17,743.47 = 6,898.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,828.38/17,743.47 = 6,898.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,828.38x = 17,743.47 × 6,898.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,828.38x = 122,403,505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,403,505.23/11,828.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,348.29

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