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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,875.59, 17,827.18 and 6,948.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,875.59, 17,827.18 and 6,948.76 is: 10,431.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,875.59 : 17,827.18 = 6,948.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,875.59/17,827.18 = 6,948.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,875.59x = 17,827.18 × 6,948.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,875.59x = 123,876,795.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,876,795.30/11,875.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,431.21

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