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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,551.41, 17,310.51 and 6,557.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,551.41, 17,310.51 and 6,557.76 is: 9,827.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,551.41 : 17,310.51 = 6,557.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,551.41/17,310.51 = 6,557.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,551.41x = 17,310.51 × 6,557.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,551.41x = 113,518,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,518,170.06/11,551.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,827.21

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