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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,707.62, 17,536.05 and 7,266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,707.62, 17,536.05 and 7,266.39 is: 10,883.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,707.62 : 17,536.05 = 7,266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,707.62/17,536.05 = 7,266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,707.62x = 17,536.05 × 7,266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,707.62x = 127,423,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,423,778.36/11,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,883.83

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