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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,741.94, 16,203.66 and 6,707.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,741.94, 16,203.66 and 6,707.70 is: 9,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,741.94 : 16,203.66 = 6,707.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,741.94/16,203.66 = 6,707.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,741.94x = 16,203.66 × 6,707.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,741.94x = 108,689,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,689,290.18/11,741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.50

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