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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,786.97, 16,266.72 and 6,752.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,786.97, 16,266.72 and 6,752.76 is: 9,319.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,786.97 : 16,266.72 = 6,752.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,786.97/16,266.72 = 6,752.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,786.97x = 16,266.72 × 6,752.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,786.97x = 109,845,256.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,845,256.15/11,786.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,319.21

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