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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.94, 17,056.80 and 6,871.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.94, 17,056.80 and 6,871.01 is: 10,308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.94 : 17,056.80 = 6,871.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.94/17,056.80 = 6,871.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.94x = 17,056.80 × 6,871.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.94x = 117,197,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,197,358.08/11,368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.56

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