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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,552.76, 17,313.44 and 6,552.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,552.76, 17,313.44 and 6,552.78 is: 9,820.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,552.76 : 17,313.44 = 6,552.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,552.76/17,313.44 = 6,552.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,552.76x = 17,313.44 × 6,552.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,552.76x = 113,451,163.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,451,163.36/11,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,820.26

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