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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,447.73, 17,155.98 and 7,006.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,447.73, 17,155.98 and 7,006.91 is: 10,500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,447.73 : 17,155.98 = 7,006.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,447.73/17,155.98 = 7,006.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,447.73x = 17,155.98 × 7,006.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,447.73x = 120,210,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,210,322.04/11,447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,500.80

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