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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,390.69, 17,062.02 and 7,228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,390.69, 17,062.02 and 7,228.50 is: 10,827.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,390.69 : 17,062.02 = 7,228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,390.69/17,062.02 = 7,228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,390.69x = 17,062.02 × 7,228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,390.69x = 123,332,811.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,332,811.57/11,390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,827.51

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