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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,346.24, 17,019.36 and 6,726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,346.24, 17,019.36 and 6,726.72 is: 10,090.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,346.24 : 17,019.36 = 6,726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,346.24/17,019.36 = 6,726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,346.24x = 17,019.36 × 6,726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,346.24x = 114,484,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,484,469.30/11,346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,090.08

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