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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.30, 17,042.35 and 6,106.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.30, 17,042.35 and 6,106.13 is: 9,153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.30 : 17,042.35 = 6,106.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.30/17,042.35 = 6,106.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.30x = 17,042.35 × 6,106.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.30x = 104,062,875.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,062,875.35/11,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,153.78

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