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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,127.93, 16,690.28 and 6,744.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,127.93, 16,690.28 and 6,744.21 is: 10,115.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,127.93 : 16,690.28 = 6,744.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,127.93/16,690.28 = 6,744.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,127.93x = 16,690.28 × 6,744.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,127.93x = 112,562,719.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,562,719.56/11,127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,115.33

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