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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,131.49, 16,685.69 and 6,961.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,131.49, 16,685.69 and 6,961.92 is: 10,435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,131.49 : 16,685.69 = 6,961.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,131.49/16,685.69 = 6,961.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,131.49x = 16,685.69 × 6,961.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,131.49x = 116,164,404.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,164,404.12/11,131.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,435.66

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