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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,305.78, 16,964.13 and 6,920.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,305.78, 16,964.13 and 6,920.86 is: 10,384.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,305.78 : 16,964.13 = 6,920.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,305.78/16,964.13 = 6,920.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,305.78x = 16,964.13 × 6,920.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,305.78x = 117,406,368.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,406,368.75/11,305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,384.63

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