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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,452.54, 17,178.27 and 6,711.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,452.54, 17,178.27 and 6,711.34 is: 10,066.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,452.54 : 17,178.27 = 6,711.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,452.54/17,178.27 = 6,711.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,452.54x = 17,178.27 × 6,711.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,452.54x = 115,289,210.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,289,210.58/11,452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.69

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