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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,498.82, 17,235.95 and 6,557.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,498.82, 17,235.95 and 6,557.82 is: 9,829.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,498.82 : 17,235.95 = 6,557.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,498.82/17,235.95 = 6,557.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,498.82x = 17,235.95 × 6,557.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,498.82x = 113,030,224.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,030,224.84/11,498.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,829.72

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