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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,362.35, 17,037.72 and 6,683.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,362.35, 17,037.72 and 6,683.25 is: 10,021.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362.35 : 17,037.72 = 6,683.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362.35/17,037.72 = 6,683.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362.35x = 17,037.72 × 6,683.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362.35x = 113,867,342.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,867,342.19/11,362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.46

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