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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,482.02, 17,223.12 and 6,285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,482.02, 17,223.12 and 6,285.06 is: 9,427.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,482.02 : 17,223.12 = 6,285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,482.02/17,223.12 = 6,285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,482.02x = 17,223.12 × 6,285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,482.02x = 108,248,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,248,342.59/11,482.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,427.64

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