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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,586.51, 17,377.10 and 6,907.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,586.51, 17,377.10 and 6,907.84 is: 10,360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,586.51 : 17,377.10 = 6,907.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,586.51/17,377.10 = 6,907.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,586.51x = 17,377.10 × 6,907.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,586.51x = 120,038,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,038,226.46/11,586.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,360.17

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