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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,711.55, 17,524.06 and 7,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,711.55, 17,524.06 and 7,034.40 is: 10,525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,711.55 : 17,524.06 = 7,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,711.55/17,524.06 = 7,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,711.55x = 17,524.06 × 7,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,711.55x = 123,271,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,271,247.66/11,711.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,525.61

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