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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,759.34, 17,613.09 and 7,132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,759.34, 17,613.09 and 7,132.62 is: 10,683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,759.34 : 17,613.09 = 7,132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,759.34/17,613.09 = 7,132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,759.34x = 17,613.09 × 7,132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,759.34x = 125,627,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,627,478.00/11,759.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,683.21

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