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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,741.61, 16,203.39 and 6,364.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,741.61, 16,203.39 and 6,364.21 is: 8,782.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,741.61 : 16,203.39 = 6,364.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,741.61/16,203.39 = 6,364.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,741.61x = 16,203.39 × 6,364.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,741.61x = 103,121,776.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,121,776.67/11,741.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.59

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