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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,711.76, 16,161.84 and 6,993.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,711.76, 16,161.84 and 6,993.24 is: 9,650.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,711.76 : 16,161.84 = 6,993.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,711.76/16,161.84 = 6,993.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,711.76x = 16,161.84 × 6,993.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,711.76x = 113,023,625.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,023,625.96/11,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,650.44

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