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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.40, 17,022.60 and 6,076.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.40, 17,022.60 and 6,076.20 is: 9,114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.40 : 17,022.60 = 6,076.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.40/17,022.60 = 6,076.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.40x = 17,022.60 × 6,076.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.40x = 103,432,722.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,432,722.12/11,348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,114.30

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