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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,774.44, 16,248.93 and 6,469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,774.44, 16,248.93 and 6,469.48 is: 8,927.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,774.44 : 16,248.93 = 6,469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,774.44/16,248.93 = 6,469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,774.44x = 16,248.93 × 6,469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,774.44x = 105,122,127.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,122,127.66/11,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,927.99

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