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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,370.58, 17,033.55 and 6,425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,370.58, 17,033.55 and 6,425.14 is: 9,625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,370.58 : 17,033.55 = 6,425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,370.58/17,033.55 = 6,425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,370.58x = 17,033.55 × 6,425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,370.58x = 109,442,943.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,442,943.45/11,370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,625.10

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