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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,974.72, 17,962.09 and 6,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,974.72, 17,962.09 and 6,707.24 is: 10,060.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,974.72 : 17,962.09 = 6,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,974.72/17,962.09 = 6,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,974.72x = 17,962.09 × 6,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,974.72x = 120,476,048.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,476,048.53/11,974.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.87

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