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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,486.81, 15,850.58 and 6,451.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,486.81, 15,850.58 and 6,451.58 is: 8,902.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,486.81 : 15,850.58 = 6,451.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,486.81/15,850.58 = 6,451.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,486.81x = 15,850.58 × 6,451.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,486.81x = 102,261,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,261,284.92/11,486.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,902.50

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