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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,800.49, 16,284.73 and 6,765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,800.49, 16,284.73 and 6,765 is: 9,335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,800.49 : 16,284.73 = 6,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,800.49/16,284.73 = 6,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,800.49x = 16,284.73 × 6,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,800.49x = 110,166,198.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,166,198.45/11,800.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.73

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