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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,751.69, 16,217.22 and 6,446.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,751.69, 16,217.22 and 6,446.46 is: 8,896.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,751.69 : 16,217.22 = 6,446.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,751.69/16,217.22 = 6,446.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,751.69x = 16,217.22 × 6,446.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,751.69x = 104,543,660.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,543,660.04/11,751.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,896.05

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