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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,096.40, 16,627.32 and 6,983.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,096.40, 16,627.32 and 6,983.76 is: 10,464.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096.40 : 16,627.32 = 6,983.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096.40/16,627.32 = 6,983.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096.40x = 16,627.32 × 6,983.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096.40x = 116,121,212.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,121,212.32/11,096.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,464.76

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