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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,349.95, 17,003.46 and 6,423.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,349.95, 17,003.46 and 6,423.13 is: 9,622.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,349.95 : 17,003.46 = 6,423.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,349.95/17,003.46 = 6,423.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,349.95x = 17,003.46 × 6,423.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,349.95x = 109,215,391.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,215,391.52/11,349.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,622.54

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