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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,566.96, 17,356.56 and 6,305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,566.96, 17,356.56 and 6,305.76 is: 9,461.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,566.96 : 17,356.56 = 6,305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,566.96/17,356.56 = 6,305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,566.96x = 17,356.56 × 6,305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,566.96x = 109,446,301.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,446,301.79/11,566.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,461.98

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