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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,436.90, 17,155.35 and 7,062.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,436.90, 17,155.35 and 7,062.90 is: 10,594.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,436.90 : 17,155.35 = 7,062.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,436.90/17,155.35 = 7,062.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,436.90x = 17,155.35 × 7,062.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,436.90x = 121,166,521.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,166,521.52/11,436.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,594.35

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