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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,792.49, 16,274.31 and 6,757.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,792.49, 16,274.31 and 6,757.32 is: 9,325.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,792.49 : 16,274.31 = 6,757.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,792.49/16,274.31 = 6,757.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,792.49x = 16,274.31 × 6,757.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,792.49x = 109,970,720.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,970,720.45/11,792.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,325.49

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