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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.20, 17,010.60 and 6,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.20, 17,010.60 and 6,079.60 is: 9,111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.20 : 17,010.60 = 6,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.20/17,010.60 = 6,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.20x = 17,010.60 × 6,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.20x = 103,417,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,417,643.76/11,350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.53

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