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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,763.63, 16,233.21 and 6,727.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,763.63, 16,233.21 and 6,727.59 is: 9,283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,763.63 : 16,233.21 = 6,727.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,763.63/16,233.21 = 6,727.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,763.63x = 16,233.21 × 6,727.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,763.63x = 109,210,381.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,210,381.26/11,763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.73

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