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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,238.52, 16,849.32 and 6,795.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,238.52, 16,849.32 and 6,795.27 is: 10,187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,238.52 : 16,849.32 = 6,795.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,238.52/16,849.32 = 6,795.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,238.52x = 16,849.32 × 6,795.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,238.52x = 114,495,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,495,678.72/11,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,187.79

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