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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.63, 17,357.50 and 6,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.63, 17,357.50 and 6,641 is: 9,963.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.63 : 17,357.50 = 6,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.63/17,357.50 = 6,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.63x = 17,357.50 × 6,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.63x = 115,271,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,271,157.50/11,569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,963.25

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