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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,654.79, 16,083.99 and 6,349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,654.79, 16,083.99 and 6,349.74 is: 8,762.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,654.79 : 16,083.99 = 6,349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,654.79/16,083.99 = 6,349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,654.79x = 16,083.99 × 6,349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,654.79x = 102,129,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,129,154.66/11,654.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,762.85

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