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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,533.70, 17,256.93 and 6,856.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,533.70, 17,256.93 and 6,856.22 is: 10,258.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,533.70 : 17,256.93 = 6,856.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,533.70/17,256.93 = 6,856.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,533.70x = 17,256.93 × 6,856.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,533.70x = 118,317,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,317,308.60/11,533.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,258.40

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