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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.46, 17,490.33 and 6,714.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.46, 17,490.33 and 6,714.78 is: 10,071.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.46 : 17,490.33 = 6,714.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.46/17,490.33 = 6,714.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.46x = 17,490.33 × 6,714.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.46x = 117,443,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,443,718.08/11,660.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.96

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