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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,502.24, 17,218.97 and 7,045.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,502.24, 17,218.97 and 7,045.87 is: 10,547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,502.24 : 17,218.97 = 7,045.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,502.24/17,218.97 = 7,045.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,502.24x = 17,218.97 × 7,045.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,502.24x = 121,322,624.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,322,624.15/11,502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.74

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