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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,139.80, 16,709.70 and 6,992.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,139.80, 16,709.70 and 6,992.60 is: 10,488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,139.80 : 16,709.70 = 6,992.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,139.80/16,709.70 = 6,992.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,139.80x = 16,709.70 × 6,992.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,139.80x = 116,844,248.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,844,248.22/11,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,488.90

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