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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,998.32, 17,997.47 and 6,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,998.32, 17,997.47 and 6,837 is: 10,255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,998.32 : 17,997.47 = 6,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,998.32/17,997.47 = 6,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,998.32x = 17,997.47 × 6,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,998.32x = 123,048,702.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,048,702.39/11,998.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,255.49

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