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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,798.96, 16,282.54 and 6,762.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,798.96, 16,282.54 and 6,762.96 is: 9,332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,798.96 : 16,282.54 = 6,762.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,798.96/16,282.54 = 6,762.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,798.96x = 16,282.54 × 6,762.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,798.96x = 110,118,149.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,118,149.81/11,798.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.87

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