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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,720.71, 17,607.52 and 6,802.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,720.71, 17,607.52 and 6,802.39 is: 10,218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,720.71 : 17,607.52 = 6,802.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,720.71/17,607.52 = 6,802.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,720.71x = 17,607.52 × 6,802.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,720.71x = 119,773,129.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,773,129.94/11,720.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,218.94

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