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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,734.98, 16,194.69 and 6,430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,734.98, 16,194.69 and 6,430.02 is: 8,873.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,734.98 : 16,194.69 = 6,430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,734.98/16,194.69 = 6,430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,734.98x = 16,194.69 × 6,430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,734.98x = 104,132,180.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,132,180.59/11,734.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,873.66

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