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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,832.70, 16,329.15 and 6,797.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,832.70, 16,329.15 and 6,797.90 is: 9,381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,832.70 : 16,329.15 = 6,797.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,832.70/16,329.15 = 6,797.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,832.70x = 16,329.15 × 6,797.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,832.70x = 111,003,928.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,003,928.79/11,832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.12

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