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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,483.93, 17,225.64 and 6,543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,483.93, 17,225.64 and 6,543.02 is: 9,814.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,483.93 : 17,225.64 = 6,543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,483.93/17,225.64 = 6,543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,483.93x = 17,225.64 × 6,543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,483.93x = 112,707,620.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,707,620.90/11,483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,814.38

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