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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,253.33, 16,837.17 and 6,794.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,253.33, 16,837.17 and 6,794.58 is: 10,166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,253.33 : 16,837.17 = 6,794.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,253.33/16,837.17 = 6,794.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,253.33x = 16,837.17 × 6,794.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,253.33x = 114,401,536.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,401,536.20/11,253.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,166.02

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