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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,571.60, 17,363.70 and 6,306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,571.60, 17,363.70 and 6,306.30 is: 9,462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,571.60 : 17,363.70 = 6,306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,571.60/17,363.70 = 6,306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,571.60x = 17,363.70 × 6,306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,571.60x = 109,500,701.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,500,701.31/11,571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.88

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