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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,101.70, 16,664.70 and 6,946.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,101.70, 16,664.70 and 6,946.40 is: 10,427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,101.70 : 16,664.70 = 6,946.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,101.70/16,664.70 = 6,946.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,101.70x = 16,664.70 × 6,946.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,101.70x = 115,759,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,759,672.08/11,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.20

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