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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,562.02, 17,335.74 and 6,371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,562.02, 17,335.74 and 6,371.54 is: 9,553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,562.02 : 17,335.74 = 6,371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,562.02/17,335.74 = 6,371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,562.02x = 17,335.74 × 6,371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,562.02x = 110,455,360.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,455,360.84/11,562.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,553.29

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