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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,408.83, 17,099.11 and 6,463.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,408.83, 17,099.11 and 6,463.48 is: 9,687.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,408.83 : 17,099.11 = 6,463.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,408.83/17,099.11 = 6,463.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,408.83x = 17,099.11 × 6,463.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,408.83x = 110,519,755.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,519,755.50/11,408.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,687.21

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