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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,803.91, 16,285.70 and 6,698.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,803.91, 16,285.70 and 6,698.58 is: 9,241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,803.91 : 16,285.70 = 6,698.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,803.91/16,285.70 = 6,698.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,803.91x = 16,285.70 × 6,698.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,803.91x = 109,091,019.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,091,019.98/11,803.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.94

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