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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,949.60, 17,926.80 and 6,692.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,949.60, 17,926.80 and 6,692.09 is: 10,039.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,949.60 : 17,926.80 = 6,692.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,949.60/17,926.80 = 6,692.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,949.60x = 17,926.80 × 6,692.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,949.60x = 119,967,725.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,967,725.55/11,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.48

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