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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,772, 16,246.80 and 6,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,772, 16,246.80 and 6,804 is: 9,390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,772 : 16,246.80 = 6,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,772/16,246.80 = 6,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,772x = 16,246.80 × 6,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,772x = 110,543,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,543,227.20/11,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.35

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