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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,950.83, 17,932.46 and 6,682.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,950.83, 17,932.46 and 6,682.59 is: 10,027.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,950.83 : 17,932.46 = 6,682.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,950.83/17,932.46 = 6,682.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,950.83x = 17,932.46 × 6,682.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,950.83x = 119,835,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,835,244.46/11,950.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.36

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