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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,510.59, 17,235.12 and 7,327.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,510.59, 17,235.12 and 7,327.95 is: 10,972.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,510.59 : 17,235.12 = 7,327.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,510.59/17,235.12 = 7,327.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,510.59x = 17,235.12 × 7,327.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,510.59x = 126,298,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,298,097.60/11,510.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,972.34

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