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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,729.26, 17,578.40 and 7,034.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,729.26, 17,578.40 and 7,034.14 is: 10,541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,729.26 : 17,578.40 = 7,034.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,729.26/17,578.40 = 7,034.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,729.26x = 17,578.40 × 7,034.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,729.26x = 123,648,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,648,926.58/11,729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.92

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