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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,871.54, 17,795.70 and 6,673.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,871.54, 17,795.70 and 6,673.50 is: 10,003.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,871.54 : 17,795.70 = 6,673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,871.54/17,795.70 = 6,673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,871.54x = 17,795.70 × 6,673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,871.54x = 118,759,603.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,759,603.95/11,871.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.72

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