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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,339.13, 17,008.71 and 6,177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,339.13, 17,008.71 and 6,177.81 is: 9,266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,339.13 : 17,008.71 = 6,177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,339.13/17,008.71 = 6,177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,339.13x = 17,008.71 × 6,177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,339.13x = 105,076,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,076,547.84/11,339.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.72

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