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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,351.96, 16,999.38 and 7,179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,351.96, 16,999.38 and 7,179.32 is: 10,750.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,351.96 : 16,999.38 = 7,179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,351.96/16,999.38 = 7,179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,351.96x = 16,999.38 × 7,179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,351.96x = 122,043,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,043,988.82/11,351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,750.92

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