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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,498.40, 17,247.70 and 6,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,498.40, 17,247.70 and 6,301.44 is: 9,452.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,498.40 : 17,247.70 = 6,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,498.40/17,247.70 = 6,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,498.40x = 17,247.70 × 6,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,498.40x = 108,685,346.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,685,346.69/11,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,452.21

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