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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,543.02, 17,314.62 and 6,346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,543.02, 17,314.62 and 6,346.06 is: 9,519.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,543.02 : 17,314.62 = 6,346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,543.02/17,314.62 = 6,346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,543.02x = 17,314.62 × 6,346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,543.02x = 109,879,617.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,879,617.40/11,543.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,519.14

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