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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,376.72, 17,056.99 and 4,350.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,376.72, 17,056.99 and 4,350.81 is: 6,523.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,376.72 : 17,056.99 = 4,350.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,376.72/17,056.99 = 4,350.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,376.72x = 17,056.99 × 4,350.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,376.72x = 74,211,700.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,211,700.91/11,376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,523.12

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