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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,425.59, 17,107.46 and 7,466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,425.59, 17,107.46 and 7,466.98 is: 11,180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,425.59 : 17,107.46 = 7,466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,425.59/17,107.46 = 7,466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,425.59x = 17,107.46 × 7,466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,425.59x = 127,741,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,741,061.67/11,425.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,180.26

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