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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,554.26, 17,342.37 and 7,180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,554.26, 17,342.37 and 7,180.26 is: 10,777.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,554.26 : 17,342.37 = 7,180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,554.26/17,342.37 = 7,180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,554.26x = 17,342.37 × 7,180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,554.26x = 124,522,725.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,522,725.62/11,554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,777.21

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