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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.70, 17,002.81 and 6,072.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.70, 17,002.81 and 6,072.79 is: 9,106.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.70 : 17,002.81 = 6,072.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.70/17,002.81 = 6,072.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.70x = 17,002.81 × 6,072.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.70x = 103,254,491.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,254,491.50/11,338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.38

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