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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,352.42, 17,006.49 and 6,407.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,352.42, 17,006.49 and 6,407.10 is: 9,598.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,352.42 : 17,006.49 = 6,407.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,352.42/17,006.49 = 6,407.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,352.42x = 17,006.49 × 6,407.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,352.42x = 108,962,282.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,962,282.08/11,352.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.15

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