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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,623.28, 17,443.56 and 6,439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,623.28, 17,443.56 and 6,439.28 is: 9,663.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,623.28 : 17,443.56 = 6,439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,623.28/17,443.56 = 6,439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,623.28x = 17,443.56 × 6,439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,623.28x = 112,323,967.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,323,967.04/11,623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,663.71

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