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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.88, 16,883.87 and 6,337.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.88, 16,883.87 and 6,337.89 is: 9,497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.88 : 16,883.87 = 6,337.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.88/16,883.87 = 6,337.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.88x = 16,883.87 × 6,337.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.88x = 107,008,126.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,008,126.68/11,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.59

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