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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.20, 16,916.53 and 6,012.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.20, 16,916.53 and 6,012.12 is: 9,021.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.20 : 16,916.53 = 6,012.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.20/16,916.53 = 6,012.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.20x = 16,916.53 × 6,012.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.20x = 101,704,208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,704,208.34/11,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.77

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