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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,529.79, 17,266.95 and 6,584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,529.79, 17,266.95 and 6,584.44 is: 9,860.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,529.79 : 17,266.95 = 6,584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,529.79/17,266.95 = 6,584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,529.79x = 17,266.95 × 6,584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,529.79x = 113,693,196.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,693,196.26/11,529.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.82

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