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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,406.79, 17,114.43 and 6,973.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,406.79, 17,114.43 and 6,973.54 is: 10,462.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,406.79 : 17,114.43 = 6,973.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,406.79/17,114.43 = 6,973.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,406.79x = 17,114.43 × 6,973.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,406.79x = 119,348,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,348,162.18/11,406.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.91

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