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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,549.79, 17,331.18 and 6,285.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,549.79, 17,331.18 and 6,285.18 is: 9,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,549.79 : 17,331.18 = 6,285.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,549.79/17,331.18 = 6,285.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,549.79x = 17,331.18 × 6,285.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,549.79x = 108,929,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,929,585.91/11,549.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,431.30

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