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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,327.10, 16,971.46 and 6,935.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,327.10, 16,971.46 and 6,935.38 is: 10,391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,327.10 : 16,971.46 = 6,935.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,327.10/16,971.46 = 6,935.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,327.10x = 16,971.46 × 6,935.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,327.10x = 117,703,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,703,524.25/11,327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,391.32

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