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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,832.79, 16,329.26 and 6,797.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,832.79, 16,329.26 and 6,797.98 is: 9,381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,832.79 : 16,329.26 = 6,797.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,832.79/16,329.26 = 6,797.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,832.79x = 16,329.26 × 6,797.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,832.79x = 111,005,867.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,005,867.26/11,832.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.21

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