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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,755.72, 17,610.06 and 7,073.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,755.72, 17,610.06 and 7,073.14 is: 10,595.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,755.72 : 17,610.06 = 7,073.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,755.72/17,610.06 = 7,073.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,755.72x = 17,610.06 × 7,073.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,755.72x = 124,558,419.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,558,419.79/11,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,595.56

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