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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,437.69, 17,162.07 and 6,243.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,437.69, 17,162.07 and 6,243.43 is: 9,368.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,437.69 : 17,162.07 = 6,243.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,437.69/17,162.07 = 6,243.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,437.69x = 17,162.07 × 6,243.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,437.69x = 107,150,182.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,150,182.70/11,437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.17

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