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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,808.98, 16,292.72 and 6,703.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,808.98, 16,292.72 and 6,703.66 is: 9,248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,808.98 : 16,292.72 = 6,703.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,808.98/16,292.72 = 6,703.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,808.98x = 16,292.72 × 6,703.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,808.98x = 109,220,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,220,855.36/11,808.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,248.97

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