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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,651.48, 16,078.96 and 6,346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,651.48, 16,078.96 and 6,346.28 is: 8,757.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,651.48 : 16,078.96 = 6,346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,651.48/16,078.96 = 6,346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,651.48x = 16,078.96 × 6,346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,651.48x = 102,041,582.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,041,582.27/11,651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,757.82

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