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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,625.67, 16,043.46 and 6,320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,625.67, 16,043.46 and 6,320.49 is: 8,722.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,625.67 : 16,043.46 = 6,320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,625.67/16,043.46 = 6,320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,625.67x = 16,043.46 × 6,320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,625.67x = 101,402,416.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,402,416.68/11,625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,722.29

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