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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,679.51, 17,524.39 and 6,131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,679.51, 17,524.39 and 6,131.57 is: 9,200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,679.51 : 17,524.39 = 6,131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,679.51/17,524.39 = 6,131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,679.51x = 17,524.39 × 6,131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,679.51x = 107,451,951.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,451,951.70/11,679.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,200.04

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