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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,501.91, 17,225.46 and 7,106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,501.91, 17,225.46 and 7,106.04 is: 10,642.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,501.91 : 17,225.46 = 7,106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,501.91/17,225.46 = 7,106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,501.91x = 17,225.46 × 7,106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,501.91x = 122,404,807.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,404,807.78/11,501.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.13

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