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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,754.97, 16,222.98 and 6,719.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,754.97, 16,222.98 and 6,719.59 is: 9,273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,754.97 : 16,222.98 = 6,719.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,754.97/16,222.98 = 6,719.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,754.97x = 16,222.98 × 6,719.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,754.97x = 109,011,774.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,011,774.18/11,754.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.68

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