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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,777.01, 16,251.34 and 6,741.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,777.01, 16,251.34 and 6,741.33 is: 9,302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,777.01 : 16,251.34 = 6,741.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,777.01/16,251.34 = 6,741.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,777.01x = 16,251.34 × 6,741.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,777.01x = 109,555,645.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,555,645.88/11,777.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.50

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