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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,744.48, 16,205.62 and 6,707.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,744.48, 16,205.62 and 6,707.63 is: 9,255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,744.48 : 16,205.62 = 6,707.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,744.48/16,205.62 = 6,707.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,744.48x = 16,205.62 × 6,707.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,744.48x = 108,701,302.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,701,302.88/11,744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.52

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