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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,601.56, 17,379.95 and 6,925.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,601.56, 17,379.95 and 6,925.31 is: 10,374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,601.56 : 17,379.95 = 6,925.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,601.56/17,379.95 = 6,925.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,601.56x = 17,379.95 × 6,925.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,601.56x = 120,361,485.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,361,485.18/11,601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,374.59

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