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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,564.70, 17,329.77 and 6,363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,564.70, 17,329.77 and 6,363.42 is: 9,535.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,564.70 : 17,329.77 = 6,363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,564.70/17,329.77 = 6,363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,564.70x = 17,329.77 × 6,363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,564.70x = 110,276,605.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,276,605.01/11,564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.62

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