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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,562.57, 17,350.20 and 6,297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,562.57, 17,350.20 and 6,297.30 is: 9,449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,562.57 : 17,350.20 = 6,297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,562.57/17,350.20 = 6,297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,562.57x = 17,350.20 × 6,297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,562.57x = 109,259,414.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,259,414.46/11,562.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,449.41

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