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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,990.87, 17,974.68 and 6,728.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,990.87, 17,974.68 and 6,728.40 is: 10,086.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,990.87 : 17,974.68 = 6,728.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,990.87/17,974.68 = 6,728.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,990.87x = 17,974.68 × 6,728.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,990.87x = 120,940,836.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,940,836.91/11,990.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,086.08

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