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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,571.64, 17,360.50 and 6,643

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,571.64, 17,360.50 and 6,643 is: 9,966.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,571.64 : 17,360.50 = 6,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,571.64/17,360.50 = 6,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,571.64x = 17,360.50 × 6,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,571.64x = 115,325,801.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,325,801.50/11,571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.25

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