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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,550.86, 17,333.97 and 6,287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,550.86, 17,333.97 and 6,287.19 is: 9,434.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,550.86 : 17,333.97 = 6,287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,550.86/17,333.97 = 6,287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,550.86x = 17,333.97 × 6,287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,550.86x = 108,982,037.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,982,037.00/11,550.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,434.97

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