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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,753, 16,218.85 and 6,447.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,753, 16,218.85 and 6,447.77 is: 8,897.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,753 : 16,218.85 = 6,447.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,753/16,218.85 = 6,447.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,753x = 16,218.85 × 6,447.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,753x = 104,575,414.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,575,414.46/11,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,897.76

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