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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,711.83, 16,162.32 and 6,406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,711.83, 16,162.32 and 6,406.64 is: 8,841.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,711.83 : 16,162.32 = 6,406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,711.83/16,162.32 = 6,406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,711.83x = 16,162.32 × 6,406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,711.83x = 103,546,165.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,546,165.80/11,711.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,841.16

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