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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,811.84, 16,298.56 and 6,706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,811.84, 16,298.56 and 6,706.56 is: 9,254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,811.84 : 16,298.56 = 6,706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,811.84/16,298.56 = 6,706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,811.84x = 16,298.56 × 6,706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,811.84x = 109,307,270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,307,270.55/11,811.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.04

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