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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,612.97, 17,425.53 and 6,351.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,612.97, 17,425.53 and 6,351.75 is: 9,530.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,612.97 : 17,425.53 = 6,351.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,612.97/17,425.53 = 6,351.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,612.97x = 17,425.53 × 6,351.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,612.97x = 110,682,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,682,610.18/11,612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,530.95

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