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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,336.86, 17,016.06 and 6,962.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,336.86, 17,016.06 and 6,962.86 is: 10,450.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,336.86 : 17,016.06 = 6,962.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,336.86/17,016.06 = 6,962.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,336.86x = 17,016.06 × 6,962.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,336.86x = 118,480,443.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,480,443.53/11,336.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,450.90

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