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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,362.48, 17,037.54 and 6,103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,362.48, 17,037.54 and 6,103.76 is: 9,152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362.48 : 17,037.54 = 6,103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362.48/17,037.54 = 6,103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362.48x = 17,037.54 × 6,103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362.48x = 103,992,969.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,992,969.96/11,362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,152.31

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