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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.95, 17,004.96 and 6,424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.95, 17,004.96 and 6,424.13 is: 9,624.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.95 : 17,004.96 = 6,424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.95/17,004.96 = 6,424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.95x = 17,004.96 × 6,424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.95x = 109,242,073.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,242,073.68/11,350.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,624.05

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