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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,575.83, 17,348.34 and 6,310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,575.83, 17,348.34 and 6,310.83 is: 9,457.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,575.83 : 17,348.34 = 6,310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,575.83/17,348.34 = 6,310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,575.83x = 17,348.34 × 6,310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,575.83x = 109,482,424.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,482,424.52/11,575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.85

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