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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,744.94, 16,208.46 and 6,709.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,744.94, 16,208.46 and 6,709.08 is: 9,258.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,744.94 : 16,208.46 = 6,709.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,744.94/16,208.46 = 6,709.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,744.94x = 16,208.46 × 6,709.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,744.94x = 108,743,854.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,743,854.82/11,744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.78

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