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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,740.47, 16,197.69 and 6,701.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,740.47, 16,197.69 and 6,701.05 is: 9,245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,740.47 : 16,197.69 = 6,701.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,740.47/16,197.69 = 6,701.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,740.47x = 16,197.69 × 6,701.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,740.47x = 108,541,530.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,541,530.57/11,740.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.08

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