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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.56, 17,012.34 and 6,710.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.56, 17,012.34 and 6,710.52 is: 10,065.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.56 : 17,012.34 = 6,710.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.56/17,012.34 = 6,710.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.56x = 17,012.34 × 6,710.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.56x = 114,161,647.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,161,647.82/11,341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,065.78

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