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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,237.52, 16,847.82 and 6,794.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,237.52, 16,847.82 and 6,794.27 is: 10,186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,237.52 : 16,847.82 = 6,794.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,237.52/16,847.82 = 6,794.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,237.52x = 16,847.82 × 6,794.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,237.52x = 114,468,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,468,553.75/11,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.28

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