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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,357.24, 17,006.70 and 6,961.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,357.24, 17,006.70 and 6,961.38 is: 10,424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,357.24 : 17,006.70 = 6,961.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,357.24/17,006.70 = 6,961.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,357.24x = 17,006.70 × 6,961.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,357.24x = 118,390,101.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,390,101.25/11,357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,424.20

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