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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,429.80, 17,160.90 and 7,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,429.80, 17,160.90 and 7,055.80 is: 10,593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,429.80 : 17,160.90 = 7,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,429.80/17,160.90 = 7,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,429.80x = 17,160.90 × 7,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,429.80x = 121,083,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,083,878.22/11,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.70

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