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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,529.78, 17,266.96 and 6,584.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,529.78, 17,266.96 and 6,584.43 is: 9,860.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,529.78 : 17,266.96 = 6,584.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,529.78/17,266.96 = 6,584.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,529.78x = 17,266.96 × 6,584.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,529.78x = 113,693,089.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,693,089.43/11,529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.82

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