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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,322.52, 16,983.78 and 6,396.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,322.52, 16,983.78 and 6,396.31 is: 9,594.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,322.52 : 16,983.78 = 6,396.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,322.52/16,983.78 = 6,396.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,322.52x = 16,983.78 × 6,396.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,322.52x = 108,633,521.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,633,521.85/11,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,594.47

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