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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,670.84, 17,509.50 and 6,480.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,670.84, 17,509.50 and 6,480.36 is: 9,722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,670.84 : 17,509.50 = 6,480.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,670.84/17,509.50 = 6,480.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,670.84x = 17,509.50 × 6,480.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,670.84x = 113,467,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,467,863.42/11,670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,722.34

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