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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,750.49, 16,215.53 and 6,714.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,750.49, 16,215.53 and 6,714.65 is: 9,266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,750.49 : 16,215.53 = 6,714.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,750.49/16,215.53 = 6,714.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,750.49x = 16,215.53 × 6,714.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,750.49x = 108,881,615.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,881,615.48/11,750.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.13

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