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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,755.22, 16,221.69 and 6,449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,755.22, 16,221.69 and 6,449.94 is: 8,900.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,755.22 : 16,221.69 = 6,449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,755.22/16,221.69 = 6,449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,755.22x = 16,221.69 × 6,449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,755.22x = 104,628,927.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,628,927.20/11,755.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,900.64

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