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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,909.80, 17,858.94 and 6,981.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,909.80, 17,858.94 and 6,981.04 is: 10,468.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,909.80 : 17,858.94 = 6,981.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,909.80/17,858.94 = 6,981.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,909.80x = 17,858.94 × 6,981.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,909.80x = 124,673,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,673,974.50/11,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,468.18

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