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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,369.58, 17,032.05 and 6,424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,369.58, 17,032.05 and 6,424.14 is: 9,623.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,369.58 : 17,032.05 = 6,424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,369.58/17,032.05 = 6,424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,369.58x = 17,032.05 × 6,424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,369.58x = 109,416,273.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,416,273.69/11,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,623.60

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