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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,425.60, 17,126.55 and 7,046.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,425.60, 17,126.55 and 7,046.14 is: 10,561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,425.60 : 17,126.55 = 7,046.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,425.60/17,126.55 = 7,046.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,425.60x = 17,126.55 × 7,046.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,425.60x = 120,676,069.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,676,069.02/11,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,561.90

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