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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,741.46, 17,621.45 and 7,066.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,741.46, 17,621.45 and 7,066.74 is: 10,605.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,741.46 : 17,621.45 = 7,066.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,741.46/17,621.45 = 7,066.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,741.46x = 17,621.45 × 7,066.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,741.46x = 124,526,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,526,262.82/11,741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.69

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