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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,651.99, 17,445.41 and 6,295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,651.99, 17,445.41 and 6,295.98 is: 9,426.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,651.99 : 17,445.41 = 6,295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,651.99/17,445.41 = 6,295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,651.99x = 17,445.41 × 6,295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,651.99x = 109,835,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,835,952.45/11,651.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,426.37

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