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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,843.38, 17,766.02 and 6,913.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,843.38, 17,766.02 and 6,913.52 is: 10,370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,843.38 : 17,766.02 = 6,913.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,843.38/17,766.02 = 6,913.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,843.38x = 17,766.02 × 6,913.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,843.38x = 122,825,734.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,825,734.59/11,843.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,370.83

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