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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,396.56, 17,095.92 and 7,004.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,396.56, 17,095.92 and 7,004.56 is: 10,507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,396.56 : 17,095.92 = 7,004.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,396.56/17,095.92 = 7,004.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,396.56x = 17,095.92 × 7,004.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,396.56x = 119,749,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,749,397.40/11,396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,507.50

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