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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,731.98, 16,190.31 and 6,426.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,731.98, 16,190.31 and 6,426.78 is: 8,869.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,731.98 : 16,190.31 = 6,426.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,731.98/16,190.31 = 6,426.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,731.98x = 16,190.31 × 6,426.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,731.98x = 104,051,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,051,560.50/11,731.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,869.05

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