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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,490.65, 17,236.07 and 6,293.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,490.65, 17,236.07 and 6,293.69 is: 9,440.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,490.65 : 17,236.07 = 6,293.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,490.65/17,236.07 = 6,293.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,490.65x = 17,236.07 × 6,293.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,490.65x = 108,478,363.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,478,363.75/11,490.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.58

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