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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,278.80, 16,910.73 and 6,010.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,278.80, 16,910.73 and 6,010.47 is: 9,011.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,278.80 : 16,910.73 = 6,010.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,278.80/16,910.73 = 6,010.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,278.80x = 16,910.73 × 6,010.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,278.80x = 101,641,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,641,435.34/11,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.72

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