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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,474.61, 17,218.76 and 6,209.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,474.61, 17,218.76 and 6,209.53 is: 9,317.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,474.61 : 17,218.76 = 6,209.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,474.61/17,218.76 = 6,209.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,474.61x = 17,218.76 × 6,209.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,474.61x = 106,920,367.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,920,367.62/11,474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.99

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