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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,747.49, 16,210.76 and 6,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,747.49, 16,210.76 and 6,441.24 is: 8,888.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,747.49 : 16,210.76 = 6,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,747.49/16,210.76 = 6,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,747.49x = 16,210.76 × 6,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,747.49x = 104,417,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,417,395.74/11,747.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,888.49

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