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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,706.24, 17,531.62 and 6,711.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,706.24, 17,531.62 and 6,711.33 is: 10,051.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,706.24 : 17,531.62 = 6,711.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,706.24/17,531.62 = 6,711.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,706.24x = 17,531.62 × 6,711.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,706.24x = 117,660,524.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,660,524.66/11,706.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,051.09

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