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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,844.48, 17,715.84 and 6,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,844.48, 17,715.84 and 6,901.76 is: 10,322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,844.48 : 17,715.84 = 6,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,844.48/17,715.84 = 6,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,844.48x = 17,715.84 × 6,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,844.48x = 122,270,475.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,270,475.88/11,844.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,322.99

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