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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.70, 16,889.76 and 6,584.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.70, 16,889.76 and 6,584.74 is: 9,873.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.70 : 16,889.76 = 6,584.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.70/16,889.76 = 6,584.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.70x = 16,889.76 × 6,584.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.70x = 111,214,636.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,214,636.04/11,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,873.72

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