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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,799.63, 16,282.89 and 6,763.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,799.63, 16,282.89 and 6,763.59 is: 9,333.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,799.63 : 16,282.89 = 6,763.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,799.63/16,282.89 = 6,763.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,799.63x = 16,282.89 × 6,763.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,799.63x = 110,130,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,130,791.98/11,799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.41

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