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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,567.07, 17,333.87 and 6,297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,567.07, 17,333.87 and 6,297.62 is: 9,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,567.07 : 17,333.87 = 6,297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,567.07/17,333.87 = 6,297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,567.07x = 17,333.87 × 6,297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,567.07x = 109,162,008.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,162,008.23/11,567.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,437.31

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