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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,543.07, 17,314.64 and 6,609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,543.07, 17,314.64 and 6,609.32 is: 9,913.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,543.07 : 17,314.64 = 6,609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,543.07/17,314.64 = 6,609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,543.07x = 17,314.64 × 6,609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,543.07x = 114,437,876.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,437,876.83/11,543.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,913.99

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