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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,554.58, 17,334.59 and 6,006.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,554.58, 17,334.59 and 6,006.65 is: 9,011.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,554.58 : 17,334.59 = 6,006.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,554.58/17,334.59 = 6,006.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,554.58x = 17,334.59 × 6,006.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,554.58x = 104,122,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,122,698.32/11,554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.38

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