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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,797.76, 16,279.05 and 6,761.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,797.76, 16,279.05 and 6,761.01 is: 9,329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,797.76 : 16,279.05 = 6,761.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,797.76/16,279.05 = 6,761.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,797.76x = 16,279.05 × 6,761.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,797.76x = 110,062,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,062,906.24/11,797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,329.13

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