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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,558.97, 17,353.37 and 6,016.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,558.97, 17,353.37 and 6,016.14 is: 9,031.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,558.97 : 17,353.37 = 6,016.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,558.97/17,353.37 = 6,016.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,558.97x = 17,353.37 × 6,016.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,558.97x = 104,400,318.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,400,318.43/11,558.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.97

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