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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,764.92, 17,640.90 and 6,217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,764.92, 17,640.90 and 6,217.32 is: 9,322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,764.92 : 17,640.90 = 6,217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,764.92/17,640.90 = 6,217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,764.92x = 17,640.90 × 6,217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,764.92x = 109,679,120.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,679,120.39/11,764.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.56

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