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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,469.13, 17,236.19 and 6,790.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,469.13, 17,236.19 and 6,790.01 is: 10,204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,469.13 : 17,236.19 = 6,790.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,469.13/17,236.19 = 6,790.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,469.13x = 17,236.19 × 6,790.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,469.13x = 117,033,833.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,033,833.26/11,469.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,204.25

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