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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,529.63, 17,279.82 and 6,329.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,529.63, 17,279.82 and 6,329.43 is: 9,486.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,529.63 : 17,279.82 = 6,329.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,529.63/17,279.82 = 6,329.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,529.63x = 17,279.82 × 6,329.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,529.63x = 109,371,411.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,371,411.10/11,529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,486.12

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