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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,643.28, 17,469.48 and 6,710.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,643.28, 17,469.48 and 6,710.23 is: 10,067.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,643.28 : 17,469.48 = 6,710.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,643.28/17,469.48 = 6,710.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,643.28x = 17,469.48 × 6,710.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,643.28x = 117,224,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,224,228.78/11,643.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,067.97

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