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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,595.88, 17,376.54 and 6,403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,595.88, 17,376.54 and 6,403.24 is: 9,595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,595.88 : 17,376.54 = 6,403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,595.88/17,376.54 = 6,403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,595.88x = 17,376.54 × 6,403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,595.88x = 111,266,155.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,266,155.99/11,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,595.32

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