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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,512.96, 17,277.12 and 6,320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,512.96, 17,277.12 and 6,320.32 is: 9,484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,512.96 : 17,277.12 = 6,320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,512.96/17,277.12 = 6,320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,512.96x = 17,277.12 × 6,320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,512.96x = 109,196,927.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,196,927.08/11,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,484.70

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