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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,669.72, 17,514.70 and 6,126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,669.72, 17,514.70 and 6,126.98 is: 9,195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,669.72 : 17,514.70 = 6,126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,669.72/17,514.70 = 6,126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,669.72x = 17,514.70 × 6,126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,669.72x = 107,312,216.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,312,216.61/11,669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,195.78

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