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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,147.69, 16,721.89 and 4,129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,147.69, 16,721.89 and 4,129.47 is: 6,194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,147.69 : 16,721.89 = 4,129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,147.69/16,721.89 = 4,129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,147.69x = 16,721.89 × 4,129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,147.69x = 69,052,543.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,052,543.10/11,147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,194.34

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