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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,486.82, 15,851.61 and 6,451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,486.82, 15,851.61 and 6,451.08 is: 8,902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,486.82 : 15,851.61 = 6,451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,486.82/15,851.61 = 6,451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,486.82x = 15,851.61 × 6,451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,486.82x = 102,260,004.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,260,004.24/11,486.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,902.38

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