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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,480.52, 17,198.55 and 6,725.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,480.52, 17,198.55 and 6,725.19 is: 10,074.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,480.52 : 17,198.55 = 6,725.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,480.52/17,198.55 = 6,725.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,480.52x = 17,198.55 × 6,725.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,480.52x = 115,663,516.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,663,516.47/11,480.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,074.76

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