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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,759.34, 16,225.29 and 6,976.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,759.34, 16,225.29 and 6,976.92 is: 9,626.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,759.34 : 16,225.29 = 6,976.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,759.34/16,225.29 = 6,976.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,759.34x = 16,225.29 × 6,976.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,759.34x = 113,202,550.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,202,550.31/11,759.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,626.61

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