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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,651.87, 17,445.24 and 6,295.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,651.87, 17,445.24 and 6,295.86 is: 9,426.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,651.87 : 17,445.24 = 6,295.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,651.87/17,445.24 = 6,295.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,651.87x = 17,445.24 × 6,295.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,651.87x = 109,832,757.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,832,757.23/11,651.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,426.19

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