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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,753.89, 16,220.63 and 6,448.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,753.89, 16,220.63 and 6,448.69 is: 8,899.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,753.89 : 16,220.63 = 6,448.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,753.89/16,220.63 = 6,448.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,753.89x = 16,220.63 × 6,448.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,753.89x = 104,601,701.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,601,701.13/11,753.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,899.33

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