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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,747.73, 16,211.78 and 6,442.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,747.73, 16,211.78 and 6,442.45 is: 8,890.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,747.73 : 16,211.78 = 6,442.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,747.73/16,211.78 = 6,442.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,747.73x = 16,211.78 × 6,442.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,747.73x = 104,443,549.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,443,549.85/11,747.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,890.53

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