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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,644.97, 17,545.91 and 9,610.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,644.97, 17,545.91 and 9,610.54 is: 14,480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,644.97 : 17,545.91 = 9,610.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,644.97/17,545.91 = 9,610.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,644.97x = 17,545.91 × 9,610.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,644.97x = 168,625,691.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,625,691.96/11,644.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,480.56

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