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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,567.95, 17,354.82 and 6,301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,567.95, 17,354.82 and 6,301.53 is: 9,453.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,567.95 : 17,354.82 = 6,301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,567.95/17,354.82 = 6,301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,567.95x = 17,354.82 × 6,301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,567.95x = 109,361,942.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,361,942.51/11,567.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,453.88

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