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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,747.06, 16,211.96 and 6,442.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,747.06, 16,211.96 and 6,442.91 is: 8,891.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,747.06 : 16,211.96 = 6,442.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,747.06/16,211.96 = 6,442.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,747.06x = 16,211.96 × 6,442.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,747.06x = 104,452,085.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,452,085.93/11,747.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,891.77

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