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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,113.70, 16,682.70 and 6,958.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,113.70, 16,682.70 and 6,958.40 is: 10,445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,113.70 : 16,682.70 = 6,958.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,113.70/16,682.70 = 6,958.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,113.70x = 16,682.70 × 6,958.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,113.70x = 116,084,899.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,084,899.68/11,113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,445.21

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