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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,573.96, 17,323.05 and 6,295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,573.96, 17,323.05 and 6,295.79 is: 9,423.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,573.96 : 17,323.05 = 6,295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,573.96/17,323.05 = 6,295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,573.96x = 17,323.05 × 6,295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,573.96x = 109,062,198.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,062,198.34/11,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,423.07

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