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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,741.29, 16,202.93 and 6,363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,741.29, 16,202.93 and 6,363.86 is: 8,782.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,741.29 : 16,202.93 = 6,363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,741.29/16,202.93 = 6,363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,741.29x = 16,202.93 × 6,363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,741.29x = 103,113,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,113,065.28/11,741.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.09

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