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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,164.97, 16,751.27 and 6,999.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,164.97, 16,751.27 and 6,999.95 is: 10,502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,164.97 : 16,751.27 = 6,999.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,164.97/16,751.27 = 6,999.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,164.97x = 16,751.27 × 6,999.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,164.97x = 117,258,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,258,052.44/11,164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.32

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