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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,452.58, 15,804.62 and 6,416.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,452.58, 15,804.62 and 6,416.81 is: 8,855.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,452.58 : 15,804.62 = 6,416.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,452.58/15,804.62 = 6,416.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,452.58x = 15,804.62 × 6,416.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,452.58x = 101,415,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,415,243.66/11,452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,855.23

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