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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,177.91, 16,759.53 and 6,248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,177.91, 16,759.53 and 6,248.07 is: 9,368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,177.91 : 16,759.53 = 6,248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,177.91/16,759.53 = 6,248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,177.91x = 16,759.53 × 6,248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,177.91x = 104,714,716.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,714,716.61/11,177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.00

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