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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,272.43, 16,918.88 and 6,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,272.43, 16,918.88 and 6,011.96 is: 9,023.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,272.43 : 16,918.88 = 6,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,272.43/16,918.88 = 6,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,272.43x = 16,918.88 × 6,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,272.43x = 101,715,515.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,715,515.15/11,272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.39

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