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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,545.92, 17,274.56 and 6,617.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,545.92, 17,274.56 and 6,617.92 is: 9,901.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,545.92 : 17,274.56 = 6,617.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,545.92/17,274.56 = 6,617.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,545.92x = 17,274.56 × 6,617.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,545.92x = 114,321,656.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,321,656.12/11,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,901.48

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