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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,371.02, 17,067.20 and 6,997.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,371.02, 17,067.20 and 6,997.02 is: 10,502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,371.02 : 17,067.20 = 6,997.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,371.02/17,067.20 = 6,997.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,371.02x = 17,067.20 × 6,997.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,371.02x = 119,419,539.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,419,539.74/11,371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.10

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