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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,579.67, 17,366.91 and 6,901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,579.67, 17,366.91 and 6,901.02 is: 10,349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,579.67 : 17,366.91 = 6,901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,579.67/17,366.91 = 6,901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,579.67x = 17,366.91 × 6,901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,579.67x = 119,849,393.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,849,393.25/11,579.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,349.98

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