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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,367.67, 17,042.97 and 7,659.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,367.67, 17,042.97 and 7,659.49 is: 11,483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,367.67 : 17,042.97 = 7,659.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,367.67/17,042.97 = 7,659.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,367.67x = 17,042.97 × 7,659.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,367.67x = 130,540,458.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,540,458.29/11,367.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,483.48

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