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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,567.96, 17,358.06 and 6,306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,567.96, 17,358.06 and 6,306.76 is: 9,463.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,567.96 : 17,358.06 = 6,306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,567.96/17,358.06 = 6,306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,567.96x = 17,358.06 × 6,306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,567.96x = 109,473,118.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,473,118.49/11,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,463.48

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