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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,821.68, 16,314.48 and 6,785.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,821.68, 16,314.48 and 6,785.82 is: 9,364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,821.68 : 16,314.48 = 6,785.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,821.68/16,314.48 = 6,785.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,821.68x = 16,314.48 × 6,785.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,821.68x = 110,707,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,707,124.67/11,821.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,364.75

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