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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,296.74, 16,928.96 and 6,356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,296.74, 16,928.96 and 6,356.02 is: 9,524.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,296.74 : 16,928.96 = 6,356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,296.74/16,928.96 = 6,356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,296.74x = 16,928.96 × 6,356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,296.74x = 107,600,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,600,808.34/11,296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,524.94

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