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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,328.69, 16,987.95 and 6,062.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,328.69, 16,987.95 and 6,062.79 is: 9,091.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,328.69 : 16,987.95 = 6,062.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,328.69/16,987.95 = 6,062.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,328.69x = 16,987.95 × 6,062.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,328.69x = 102,994,373.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,994,373.38/11,328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.46

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