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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,773.88, 16,247.89 and 6,396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,773.88, 16,247.89 and 6,396.27 is: 8,826.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,773.88 : 16,247.89 = 6,396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,773.88/16,247.89 = 6,396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,773.88x = 16,247.89 × 6,396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,773.88x = 103,925,960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,925,960.30/11,773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,826.82

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