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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.70, 17,021.55 and 7,661.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.70, 17,021.55 and 7,661.30 is: 11,491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.70 : 17,021.55 = 7,661.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.70/17,021.55 = 7,661.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.70x = 17,021.55 × 7,661.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.70x = 130,407,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,407,201.02/11,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,491.95

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