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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,711.56, 16,155.90 and 7,934.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,711.56, 16,155.90 and 7,934.92 is: 10,946.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,711.56 : 16,155.90 = 7,934.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,711.56/16,155.90 = 7,934.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,711.56x = 16,155.90 × 7,934.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,711.56x = 128,195,774.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,195,774.03/11,711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,946.09

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