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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,261.93, 16,887.11 and 6,582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,261.93, 16,887.11 and 6,582.96 is: 9,871.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,261.93 : 16,887.11 = 6,582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,261.93/16,887.11 = 6,582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,261.93x = 16,887.11 × 6,582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,261.93x = 111,167,136.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,167,136.73/11,261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,871.06

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