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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,565.68, 17,332.96 and 6,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,565.68, 17,332.96 and 6,007.44 is: 9,003.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,565.68 : 17,332.96 = 6,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,565.68/17,332.96 = 6,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,565.68x = 17,332.96 × 6,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,565.68x = 104,126,717.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,126,717.22/11,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.08

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