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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,345.91, 16,982.46 and 6,067.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,345.91, 16,982.46 and 6,067.72 is: 9,082.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,345.91 : 16,982.46 = 6,067.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,345.91/16,982.46 = 6,067.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,345.91x = 16,982.46 × 6,067.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,345.91x = 103,044,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,044,833.42/11,345.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.12

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