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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.38, 17,011.14 and 7,169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.38, 17,011.14 and 7,169.22 is: 10,753.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.38 : 17,011.14 = 7,169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.38/17,011.14 = 7,169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.38x = 17,011.14 × 7,169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.38x = 121,956,605.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,956,605.11/11,341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,753.24

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