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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.30, 16,896.60 and 6,335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.30, 16,896.60 and 6,335.55 is: 9,510.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.30 : 16,896.60 = 6,335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.30/16,896.60 = 6,335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.30x = 16,896.60 × 6,335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.30x = 107,049,254.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,049,254.13/11,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,510.16

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