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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,966.29, 17,937.86 and 6,703.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,966.29, 17,937.86 and 6,703.85 is: 10,049.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,966.29 : 17,937.86 = 6,703.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,966.29/17,937.86 = 6,703.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,966.29x = 17,937.86 × 6,703.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,966.29x = 120,252,734.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,252,734.09/11,966.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,049.29

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