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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,767.97, 16,239.91 and 6,462.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,767.97, 16,239.91 and 6,462.83 is: 8,918.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,767.97 : 16,239.91 = 6,462.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,767.97/16,239.91 = 6,462.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,767.97x = 16,239.91 × 6,462.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,767.97x = 104,955,664.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,955,664.03/11,767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,918.76

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