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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,644.97, 16,071.43 and 6,865.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,644.97, 16,071.43 and 6,865.97 is: 9,475.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,644.97 : 16,071.43 = 6,865.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,644.97/16,071.43 = 6,865.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,644.97x = 16,071.43 × 6,865.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,644.97x = 110,345,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,345,956.24/11,644.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.85

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