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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,661.96, 17,484.09 and 6,033.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,661.96, 17,484.09 and 6,033.59 is: 9,045.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,661.96 : 17,484.09 = 6,033.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,661.96/17,484.09 = 6,033.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,661.96x = 17,484.09 × 6,033.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,661.96x = 105,491,830.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,491,830.58/11,661.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.81

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