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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,719.44, 16,174.32 and 6,685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,719.44, 16,174.32 and 6,685.44 is: 9,226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,719.44 : 16,174.32 = 6,685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,719.44/16,174.32 = 6,685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,719.44x = 16,174.32 × 6,685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,719.44x = 108,132,445.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,132,445.90/11,719.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.76

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