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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,126.64, 16,672.68 and 7,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,126.64, 16,672.68 and 7,014 is: 10,510.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,126.64 : 16,672.68 = 7,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,126.64/16,672.68 = 7,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,126.64x = 16,672.68 × 7,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,126.64x = 116,942,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,942,177.52/11,126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,510.11

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