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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,346.88, 17,001.12 and 6,955.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,346.88, 17,001.12 and 6,955.18 is: 10,421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,346.88 : 17,001.12 = 6,955.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,346.88/17,001.12 = 6,955.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,346.88x = 17,001.12 × 6,955.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,346.88x = 118,245,849.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,245,849.80/11,346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,421.00

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