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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,761.93, 16,230.90 and 6,726.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,761.93, 16,230.90 and 6,726.97 is: 9,282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,761.93 : 16,230.90 = 6,726.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,761.93/16,230.90 = 6,726.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,761.93x = 16,230.90 × 6,726.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,761.93x = 109,184,777.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,184,777.37/11,761.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.90

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