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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,551.96, 17,327.94 and 6,618.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,551.96, 17,327.94 and 6,618.21 is: 9,927.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,551.96 : 17,327.94 = 6,618.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,551.96/17,327.94 = 6,618.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,551.96x = 17,327.94 × 6,618.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,551.96x = 114,679,945.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,679,945.79/11,551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,927.32

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