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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,495.46, 17,209.17 and 7,098.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,495.46, 17,209.17 and 7,098.78 is: 10,627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,495.46 : 17,209.17 = 7,098.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,495.46/17,209.17 = 7,098.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,495.46x = 17,209.17 × 7,098.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,495.46x = 122,164,111.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,164,111.81/11,495.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,627.16

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