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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.20, 17,991.30 and 6,810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.20, 17,991.30 and 6,810.20 is: 10,215.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.20 : 17,991.30 = 6,810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.20/17,991.30 = 6,810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.20x = 17,991.30 × 6,810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.20x = 122,524,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,524,351.26/11,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,215.30

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