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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,396.92, 17,062.27 and 6,638.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,396.92, 17,062.27 and 6,638.57 is: 9,938.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,396.92 : 17,062.27 = 6,638.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,396.92/17,062.27 = 6,638.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,396.92x = 17,062.27 × 6,638.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,396.92x = 113,268,988.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,268,988.44/11,396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,938.57

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