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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,586.58, 17,377.19 and 6,907.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,586.58, 17,377.19 and 6,907.90 is: 10,360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,586.58 : 17,377.19 = 6,907.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,586.58/17,377.19 = 6,907.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,586.58x = 17,377.19 × 6,907.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,586.58x = 120,039,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,039,890.80/11,586.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,360.25

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