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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,711.76, 16,162.56 and 6,406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,711.76, 16,162.56 and 6,406.92 is: 8,841.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,711.76 : 16,162.56 = 6,406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,711.76/16,162.56 = 6,406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,711.76x = 16,162.56 × 6,406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,711.76x = 103,552,228.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,552,228.92/11,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,841.73

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