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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,470.77, 17,211.02 and 6,270.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,470.77, 17,211.02 and 6,270.57 is: 9,408.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,470.77 : 17,211.02 = 6,270.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,470.77/17,211.02 = 6,270.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,470.77x = 17,211.02 × 6,270.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,470.77x = 107,922,874.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,922,874.33/11,470.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,408.51

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