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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,763.98, 16,233.28 and 6,727.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,763.98, 16,233.28 and 6,727.39 is: 9,283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,763.98 : 16,233.28 = 6,727.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,763.98/16,233.28 = 6,727.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,763.98x = 16,233.28 × 6,727.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,763.98x = 109,207,605.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,207,605.54/11,763.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.22

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