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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,759.44, 16,228.34 and 6,724.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,759.44, 16,228.34 and 6,724.48 is: 9,279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,759.44 : 16,228.34 = 6,724.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,759.44/16,228.34 = 6,724.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,759.44x = 16,228.34 × 6,724.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,759.44x = 109,127,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,127,147.76/11,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.96

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