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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,221.72, 16,833.30 and 6,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,221.72, 16,833.30 and 6,595 is: 9,892.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,221.72 : 16,833.30 = 6,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,221.72/16,833.30 = 6,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,221.72x = 16,833.30 × 6,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,221.72x = 111,015,613.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,015,613.50/11,221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,892.92

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