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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,423.67, 17,094.94 and 6,979.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,423.67, 17,094.94 and 6,979.98 is: 10,445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,423.67 : 17,094.94 = 6,979.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,423.67/17,094.94 = 6,979.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,423.67x = 17,094.94 × 6,979.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,423.67x = 119,322,339.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,322,339.30/11,423.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,445.18

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