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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,524.35, 17,274.15 and 6,583.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,524.35, 17,274.15 and 6,583.35 is: 9,867.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,524.35 : 17,274.15 = 6,583.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,524.35/17,274.15 = 6,583.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,524.35x = 17,274.15 × 6,583.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,524.35x = 113,721,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,721,775.40/11,524.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,867.96

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