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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,570.22, 17,330.13 and 6,006.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,570.22, 17,330.13 and 6,006.78 is: 8,997.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,570.22 : 17,330.13 = 6,006.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,570.22/17,330.13 = 6,006.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,570.22x = 17,330.13 × 6,006.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,570.22x = 104,098,278.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,098,278.28/11,570.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.09

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