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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.68, 16,888.28 and 6,591.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.68, 16,888.28 and 6,591.82 is: 9,884.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.68 : 16,888.28 = 6,591.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.68/16,888.28 = 6,591.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.68x = 16,888.28 × 6,591.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.68x = 111,324,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,324,501.87/11,262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,884.37

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