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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,502.40, 17,253.71 and 6,305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,502.40, 17,253.71 and 6,305.44 is: 9,458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,502.40 : 17,253.71 = 6,305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,502.40/17,253.71 = 6,305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,502.40x = 17,253.71 × 6,305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,502.40x = 108,792,233.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,792,233.18/11,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,458.22

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