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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.62, 16,837.74 and 6,841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.62, 16,837.74 and 6,841.44 is: 10,254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.62 : 16,837.74 = 6,841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.62/16,837.74 = 6,841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.62x = 16,837.74 × 6,841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.62x = 115,194,387.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,194,387.95/11,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,254.43

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