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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,158.98, 16,730.01 and 6,775.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,158.98, 16,730.01 and 6,775.26 is: 10,157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,158.98 : 16,730.01 = 6,775.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,158.98/16,730.01 = 6,775.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,158.98x = 16,730.01 × 6,775.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,158.98x = 113,350,167.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,350,167.55/11,158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,157.75

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