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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,522.89, 17,283.52 and 6,577.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,522.89, 17,283.52 and 6,577.03 is: 9,865.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,522.89 : 17,283.52 = 6,577.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,522.89/17,283.52 = 6,577.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,522.89x = 17,283.52 × 6,577.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,522.89x = 113,674,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,674,229.55/11,522.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,865.08

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