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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,391.63, 17,063.52 and 7,229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,391.63, 17,063.52 and 7,229.52 is: 10,829.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,391.63 : 17,063.52 = 7,229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,391.63/17,063.52 = 7,229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,391.63x = 17,063.52 × 7,229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,391.63x = 123,361,059.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,361,059.11/11,391.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.10

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