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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,162.65, 16,735.33 and 6,475.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,162.65, 16,735.33 and 6,475.45 is: 9,708.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,162.65 : 16,735.33 = 6,475.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,162.65/16,735.33 = 6,475.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,162.65x = 16,735.33 × 6,475.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,162.65x = 108,368,792.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,368,792.65/11,162.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,708.16

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