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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,767.87, 17,635.77 and 6,495.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,767.87, 17,635.77 and 6,495.02 is: 9,733.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,767.87 : 17,635.77 = 6,495.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,767.87/17,635.77 = 6,495.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,767.87x = 17,635.77 × 6,495.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,767.87x = 114,544,678.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,544,678.87/11,767.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,733.68

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