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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,511.99, 17,238.83 and 7,116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,511.99, 17,238.83 and 7,116.12 is: 10,656.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,511.99 : 17,238.83 = 7,116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,511.99/17,238.83 = 7,116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,511.99x = 17,238.83 × 7,116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,511.99x = 122,673,547.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,673,547.36/11,511.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.15

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