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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,744.60, 16,207.21 and 6,708.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,744.60, 16,207.21 and 6,708.71 is: 9,257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,744.60 : 16,207.21 = 6,708.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,744.60/16,207.21 = 6,708.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,744.60x = 16,207.21 × 6,708.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,744.60x = 108,729,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,729,520.70/11,744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.83

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