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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,720.49, 16,174.28 and 6,415.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,720.49, 16,174.28 and 6,415.33 is: 8,853.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,720.49 : 16,174.28 = 6,415.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,720.49/16,174.28 = 6,415.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,720.49x = 16,174.28 × 6,415.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,720.49x = 103,763,343.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,763,343.71/11,720.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.16

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