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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,560.02, 17,332.74 and 6,369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,560.02, 17,332.74 and 6,369.54 is: 9,550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,560.02 : 17,332.74 = 6,369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,560.02/17,332.74 = 6,369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,560.02x = 17,332.74 × 6,369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,560.02x = 110,401,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,401,580.74/11,560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.29

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