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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,758.59, 16,222.68 and 6,719.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,758.59, 16,222.68 and 6,719.13 is: 9,270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,758.59 : 16,222.68 = 6,719.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,758.59/16,222.68 = 6,719.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,758.59x = 16,222.68 × 6,719.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,758.59x = 109,002,295.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,002,295.87/11,758.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.01

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