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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,651.97, 16,079.96 and 6,346.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,651.97, 16,079.96 and 6,346.77 is: 8,758.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,651.97 : 16,079.96 = 6,346.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,651.97/16,079.96 = 6,346.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,651.97x = 16,079.96 × 6,346.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,651.97x = 102,055,807.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,055,807.73/11,651.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,758.68

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