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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,523.70, 17,274.32 and 6,253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,523.70, 17,274.32 and 6,253.94 is: 9,374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,523.70 : 17,274.32 = 6,253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,523.70/17,274.32 = 6,253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,523.70x = 17,274.32 × 6,253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,523.70x = 108,032,560.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,032,560.82/11,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.82

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