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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,430.38, 17,144.46 and 7,756.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,430.38, 17,144.46 and 7,756.22 is: 11,633.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,430.38 : 17,144.46 = 7,756.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,430.38/17,144.46 = 7,756.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,430.38x = 17,144.46 × 7,756.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,430.38x = 132,976,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,976,203.54/11,430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,633.58

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