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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,131.63, 16,682.86 and 6,203.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,131.63, 16,682.86 and 6,203.59 is: 9,297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,131.63 : 16,682.86 = 6,203.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,131.63/16,682.86 = 6,203.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,131.63x = 16,682.86 × 6,203.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,131.63x = 103,493,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,493,509.04/11,131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.25

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