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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,452.22, 17,172.99 and 6,709.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,452.22, 17,172.99 and 6,709.80 is: 10,061.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,452.22 : 17,172.99 = 6,709.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,452.22/17,172.99 = 6,709.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,452.22x = 17,172.99 × 6,709.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,452.22x = 115,227,328.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,227,328.30/11,452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.58

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