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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,711.44, 17,549.98 and 6,962.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,711.44, 17,549.98 and 6,962.92 is: 10,434.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,711.44 : 17,549.98 = 6,962.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,711.44/17,549.98 = 6,962.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,711.44x = 17,549.98 × 6,962.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,711.44x = 122,199,106.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,199,106.74/11,711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,434.17

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