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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,752.83, 16,218.90 and 6,447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,752.83, 16,218.90 and 6,447.76 is: 8,897.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,752.83 : 16,218.90 = 6,447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,752.83/16,218.90 = 6,447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,752.83x = 16,218.90 × 6,447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,752.83x = 104,575,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,575,574.66/11,752.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,897.91

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