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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,181.52, 16,771.44 and 6,797.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,181.52, 16,771.44 and 6,797.92 is: 10,196.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,181.52 : 16,771.44 = 6,797.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,181.52/16,771.44 = 6,797.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,181.52x = 16,771.44 × 6,797.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,181.52x = 114,010,907.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,010,907.40/11,181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.37

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