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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,704.39, 17,556.59 and 7,029.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,704.39, 17,556.59 and 7,029.68 is: 10,544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,704.39 : 17,556.59 = 7,029.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,704.39/17,556.59 = 7,029.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,704.39x = 17,556.59 × 7,029.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,704.39x = 123,417,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,417,139.38/11,704.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.52

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