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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,744.64, 16,207.91 and 6,710.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,744.64, 16,207.91 and 6,710.48 is: 9,260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,744.64 : 16,207.91 = 6,710.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,744.64/16,207.91 = 6,710.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,744.64x = 16,207.91 × 6,710.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,744.64x = 108,762,882.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,762,882.52/11,744.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.64

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