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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,246.55, 16,881.98 and 6,325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,246.55, 16,881.98 and 6,325.80 is: 9,495.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,246.55 : 16,881.98 = 6,325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,246.55/16,881.98 = 6,325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,246.55x = 16,881.98 × 6,325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,246.55x = 106,791,997.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,791,997.46/11,246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,495.53

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