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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,366.87, 17,045.64 and 6,696.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,366.87, 17,045.64 and 6,696.27 is: 10,041.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,366.87 : 17,045.64 = 6,696.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,366.87/17,045.64 = 6,696.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,366.87x = 17,045.64 × 6,696.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,366.87x = 114,142,207.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,142,207.76/11,366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,041.66

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