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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,178.31, 16,773.60 and 6,798.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,178.31, 16,773.60 and 6,798.84 is: 10,201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,178.31 : 16,773.60 = 6,798.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,178.31/16,773.60 = 6,798.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,178.31x = 16,773.60 × 6,798.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,178.31x = 114,041,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,041,022.62/11,178.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,201.99

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