Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,728.72, 16,186 and 6,424.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,728.72, 16,186 and 6,424.04 is: 8,865.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,728.72 : 16,186 = 6,424.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,728.72/16,186 = 6,424.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,728.72x = 16,186 × 6,424.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,728.72x = 103,979,511.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,979,511.44/11,728.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,865.38
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