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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.94, 17,012.32 and 6,079.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.94, 17,012.32 and 6,079.04 is: 9,115.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.94 : 17,012.32 = 6,079.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.94/17,012.32 = 6,079.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.94x = 17,012.32 × 6,079.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.94x = 103,418,573.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,418,573.77/11,344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.83

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