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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,557.32, 17,335.89 and 6,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,557.32, 17,335.89 and 6,007.80 is: 9,011.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,557.32 : 17,335.89 = 6,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,557.32/17,335.89 = 6,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,557.32x = 17,335.89 × 6,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,557.32x = 104,150,559.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,150,559.94/11,557.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.65

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