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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,841.41, 16,341.69 and 6,807.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,841.41, 16,341.69 and 6,807.26 is: 9,394.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,841.41 : 16,341.69 = 6,807.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,841.41/16,341.69 = 6,807.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,841.41x = 16,341.69 × 6,807.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,841.41x = 111,242,132.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,242,132.67/11,841.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.33

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