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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,748, 16,213.68 and 6,780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,748, 16,213.68 and 6,780 is: 9,357.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,748 : 16,213.68 = 6,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,748/16,213.68 = 6,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,748x = 16,213.68 × 6,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,748x = 109,928,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,928,750.40/11,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.23

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