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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,767.41, 16,238.88 and 6,462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,767.41, 16,238.88 and 6,462.09 is: 8,917.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,767.41 : 16,238.88 = 6,462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,767.41/16,238.88 = 6,462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,767.41x = 16,238.88 × 6,462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,767.41x = 104,937,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,937,104.06/11,767.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,917.60

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