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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,676.39, 17,520.71 and 7,005.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,676.39, 17,520.71 and 7,005.79 is: 10,512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,676.39 : 17,520.71 = 7,005.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,676.39/17,520.71 = 7,005.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,676.39x = 17,520.71 × 7,005.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,676.39x = 122,746,401.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,746,401.78/11,676.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.36

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