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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,567.83, 17,357.04 and 6,294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,567.83, 17,357.04 and 6,294.94 is: 9,445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,567.83 : 17,357.04 = 6,294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,567.83/17,357.04 = 6,294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,567.83x = 17,357.04 × 6,294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,567.83x = 109,261,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,261,525.38/11,567.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.29

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