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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,635.03, 17,459.09 and 6,298.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,635.03, 17,459.09 and 6,298.07 is: 9,450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,635.03 : 17,459.09 = 6,298.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,635.03/17,459.09 = 6,298.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,635.03x = 17,459.09 × 6,298.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,635.03x = 109,958,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,958,475.79/11,635.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,450.64

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