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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,176.81, 16,771.35 and 6,797.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,176.81, 16,771.35 and 6,797.34 is: 10,199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,176.81 : 16,771.35 = 6,797.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,176.81/16,771.35 = 6,797.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,176.81x = 16,771.35 × 6,797.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,176.81x = 114,000,568.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,000,568.21/11,176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,199.74

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