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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,754.39, 16,221.32 and 6,449.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,754.39, 16,221.32 and 6,449.19 is: 8,900.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,754.39 : 16,221.32 = 6,449.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,754.39/16,221.32 = 6,449.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,754.39x = 16,221.32 × 6,449.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,754.39x = 104,614,261.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,614,261.38/11,754.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,900.02

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