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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,742.76, 17,614.14 and 6,270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,742.76, 17,614.14 and 6,270.76 is: 9,406.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,742.76 : 17,614.14 = 6,270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,742.76/17,614.14 = 6,270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,742.76x = 17,614.14 × 6,270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,742.76x = 110,454,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,454,044.55/11,742.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.14

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