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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,364.96, 17,048.28 and 6,691.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,364.96, 17,048.28 and 6,691.80 is: 10,038.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,364.96 : 17,048.28 = 6,691.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,364.96/17,048.28 = 6,691.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,364.96x = 17,048.28 × 6,691.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,364.96x = 114,083,680.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,083,680.10/11,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.19

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