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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,370.82, 17,038.59 and 7,659.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,370.82, 17,038.59 and 7,659.94 is: 11,478.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,370.82 : 17,038.59 = 7,659.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,370.82/17,038.59 = 7,659.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,370.82x = 17,038.59 × 7,659.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,370.82x = 130,514,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,514,577.08/11,370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,478.03

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