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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,766.58, 17,605.75 and 7,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,766.58, 17,605.75 and 7,005.32 is: 10,481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,766.58 : 17,605.75 = 7,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,766.58/17,605.75 = 7,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,766.58x = 17,605.75 × 7,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,766.58x = 123,333,912.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,333,912.59/11,766.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,481.72

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