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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,759.34, 17,611.87 and 7,069.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,759.34, 17,611.87 and 7,069.05 is: 10,587.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,759.34 : 17,611.87 = 7,069.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,759.34/17,611.87 = 7,069.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,759.34x = 17,611.87 × 7,069.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,759.34x = 124,499,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,499,203.82/11,759.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.26

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