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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.39, 17,018.01 and 7,181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.39, 17,018.01 and 7,181.14 is: 10,769.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.39 : 17,018.01 = 7,181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.39/17,018.01 = 7,181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.39x = 17,018.01 × 7,181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.39x = 122,208,712.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,208,712.33/11,347.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,769.76

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