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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,061.82, 16,553.74 and 6,903.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,061.82, 16,553.74 and 6,903.78 is: 10,331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,061.82 : 16,553.74 = 6,903.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,061.82/16,553.74 = 6,903.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,061.82x = 16,553.74 × 6,903.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,061.82x = 114,283,261.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,283,261.85/11,061.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.33

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