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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,392.61, 17,092.76 and 7,179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,392.61, 17,092.76 and 7,179.03 is: 10,770.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,392.61 : 17,092.76 = 7,179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,392.61/17,092.76 = 7,179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,392.61x = 17,092.76 × 7,179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,392.61x = 122,709,400.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,709,400.93/11,392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,770.97

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