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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,755.53, 16,223.36 and 6,451.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,755.53, 16,223.36 and 6,451.11 is: 8,902.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,755.53 : 16,223.36 = 6,451.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,755.53/16,223.36 = 6,451.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,755.53x = 16,223.36 × 6,451.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,755.53x = 104,658,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,658,647.67/11,755.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,902.93

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