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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,681.80, 17,522.70 and 7,307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,681.80, 17,522.70 and 7,307.80 is: 10,961.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,681.80 : 17,522.70 = 7,307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,681.80/17,522.70 = 7,307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,681.80x = 17,522.70 × 7,307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,681.80x = 128,052,387.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,052,387.06/11,681.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,961.70

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