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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,825.73, 17,707.28 and 7,139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,825.73, 17,707.28 and 7,139.48 is: 10,690.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,825.73 : 17,707.28 = 7,139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,825.73/17,707.28 = 7,139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,825.73x = 17,707.28 × 7,139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,825.73x = 126,420,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,420,647.18/11,825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,690.30

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