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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,481.80, 17,222.70 and 6,816.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,481.80, 17,222.70 and 6,816.20 is: 10,224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,481.80 : 17,222.70 = 6,816.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,481.80/17,222.70 = 6,816.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,481.80x = 17,222.70 × 6,816.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,481.80x = 117,393,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,393,367.74/11,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,224.30

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