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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,964.38, 17,934.91 and 6,701.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,964.38, 17,934.91 and 6,701.92 is: 10,046.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,964.38 : 17,934.91 = 6,701.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,964.38/17,934.91 = 6,701.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,964.38x = 17,934.91 × 6,701.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,964.38x = 120,198,332.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,198,332.03/11,964.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,046.35

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