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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,751.83, 16,217.53 and 6,446.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,751.83, 16,217.53 and 6,446.76 is: 8,896.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,751.83 : 16,217.53 = 6,446.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,751.83/16,217.53 = 6,446.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,751.83x = 16,217.53 × 6,446.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,751.83x = 104,550,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,550,491.47/11,751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,896.53

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