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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,833.83, 16,331.18 and 6,797.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,833.83, 16,331.18 and 6,797.97 is: 9,381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,833.83 : 16,331.18 = 6,797.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,833.83/16,331.18 = 6,797.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,833.83x = 16,331.18 × 6,797.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,833.83x = 111,018,837.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,018,837.71/11,833.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.48

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