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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,767.35, 17,621.87 and 6,562.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,767.35, 17,621.87 and 6,562.29 is: 9,827.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,767.35 : 17,621.87 = 6,562.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,767.35/17,621.87 = 6,562.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,767.35x = 17,621.87 × 6,562.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,767.35x = 115,639,788.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,639,788.47/11,767.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,827.17

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