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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,962.36, 17,899.80 and 7,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,962.36, 17,899.80 and 7,034.32 is: 10,525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,962.36 : 17,899.80 = 7,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,962.36/17,899.80 = 7,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,962.36x = 17,899.80 × 7,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,962.36x = 125,912,921.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,912,921.14/11,962.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,525.76

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