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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,694.88, 16,133.52 and 6,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,694.88, 16,133.52 and 6,724 is: 9,276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,694.88 : 16,133.52 = 6,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,694.88/16,133.52 = 6,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,694.88x = 16,133.52 × 6,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,694.88x = 108,481,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,481,788.48/11,694.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,276.01

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