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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,173.61, 16,767.48 and 6,246.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,173.61, 16,767.48 and 6,246.49 is: 9,373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,173.61 : 16,767.48 = 6,246.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,173.61/16,767.48 = 6,246.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,173.61x = 16,767.48 × 6,246.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,173.61x = 104,737,781.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,737,781.08/11,173.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,373.67

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