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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,168.78, 16,733.79 and 6,777.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,168.78, 16,733.79 and 6,777.01 is: 10,153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,168.78 : 16,733.79 = 6,777.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,168.78/16,733.79 = 6,777.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,168.78x = 16,733.79 × 6,777.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,168.78x = 113,404,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,404,978.50/11,168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.75

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