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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,586.24, 17,369.12 and 6,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,586.24, 17,369.12 and 6,712 is: 10,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,586.24 : 17,369.12 = 6,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,586.24/17,369.12 = 6,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,586.24x = 17,369.12 × 6,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,586.24x = 116,581,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,581,533.44/11,586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.07

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