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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,751, 16,211.52 and 7,716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,751, 16,211.52 and 7,716.72 is: 10,645.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,751 : 16,211.52 = 7,716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,751/16,211.52 = 7,716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,751x = 16,211.52 × 7,716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,751x = 125,099,760.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,099,760.61/11,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,645.88

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