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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,317.37, 16,975.89 and 6,669.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,317.37, 16,975.89 and 6,669.71 is: 10,004.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,317.37 : 16,975.89 = 6,669.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,317.37/16,975.89 = 6,669.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,317.37x = 16,975.89 × 6,669.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,317.37x = 113,224,263.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,224,263.29/11,317.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.47

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