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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,476.76, 17,178.66 and 6,204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,476.76, 17,178.66 and 6,204.26 is: 9,286.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,476.76 : 17,178.66 = 6,204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,476.76/17,178.66 = 6,204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,476.76x = 17,178.66 × 6,204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,476.76x = 106,580,787.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,580,787.20/11,476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.67

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