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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,512.64, 17,273.05 and 6,586.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,512.64, 17,273.05 and 6,586.43 is: 9,881.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,512.64 : 17,273.05 = 6,586.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,512.64/17,273.05 = 6,586.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,512.64x = 17,273.05 × 6,586.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,512.64x = 113,767,631.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,767,631.88/11,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,881.97

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