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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,708.94, 17,546.24 and 6,960.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,708.94, 17,546.24 and 6,960.42 is: 10,430.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,708.94 : 17,546.24 = 6,960.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,708.94/17,546.24 = 6,960.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,708.94x = 17,546.24 × 6,960.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,708.94x = 122,129,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,129,165.02/11,708.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.42

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