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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,272.20, 16,886.78 and 6,326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,272.20, 16,886.78 and 6,326.84 is: 9,478.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,272.20 : 16,886.78 = 6,326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,272.20/16,886.78 = 6,326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,272.20x = 16,886.78 × 6,326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,272.20x = 106,839,955.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,839,955.18/11,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,478.18

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