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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.88, 17,011.89 and 7,169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.88, 17,011.89 and 7,169.72 is: 10,753.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.88 : 17,011.89 = 7,169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.88/17,011.89 = 7,169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.88x = 17,011.89 × 7,169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.88x = 121,970,402.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,970,402.91/11,341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,753.99

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