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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,793.93, 16,274.64 and 6,947.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,793.93, 16,274.64 and 6,947.89 is: 9,587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,793.93 : 16,274.64 = 6,947.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,793.93/16,274.64 = 6,947.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,793.93x = 16,274.64 × 6,947.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,793.93x = 113,074,408.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,074,408.51/11,793.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,587.51

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