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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,376.99, 17,060.83 and 6,706.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,376.99, 17,060.83 and 6,706.33 is: 10,056.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,376.99 : 17,060.83 = 6,706.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,376.99/17,060.83 = 6,706.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,376.99x = 17,060.83 × 6,706.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,376.99x = 114,415,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,415,496.64/11,376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,056.75

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