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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,755.44, 16,221.95 and 6,450.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,755.44, 16,221.95 and 6,450.14 is: 8,900.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,755.44 : 16,221.95 = 6,450.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,755.44/16,221.95 = 6,450.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,755.44x = 16,221.95 × 6,450.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,755.44x = 104,633,848.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,633,848.57/11,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,900.89

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