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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,564.68, 17,331.48 and 6,006.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,564.68, 17,331.48 and 6,006.46 is: 9,001.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,564.68 : 17,331.48 = 6,006.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,564.68/17,331.48 = 6,006.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,564.68x = 17,331.48 × 6,006.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,564.68x = 104,100,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,100,841.36/11,564.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.62

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