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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,748.29, 16,210.57 and 6,711.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,748.29, 16,210.57 and 6,711.82 is: 9,261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,748.29 : 16,210.57 = 6,711.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,748.29/16,210.57 = 6,711.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,748.29x = 16,210.57 × 6,711.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,748.29x = 108,802,313.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,802,313.33/11,748.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.12

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