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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,320.66, 16,961.81 and 6,928.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,320.66, 16,961.81 and 6,928.94 is: 10,381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,320.66 : 16,961.81 = 6,928.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,320.66/16,961.81 = 6,928.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,320.66x = 16,961.81 × 6,928.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,320.66x = 117,527,371.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,527,371.54/11,320.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,381.67

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