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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,755.76, 16,223.06 and 6,450.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,755.76, 16,223.06 and 6,450.77 is: 8,902.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,755.76 : 16,223.06 = 6,450.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,755.76/16,223.06 = 6,450.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,755.76x = 16,223.06 × 6,450.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,755.76x = 104,651,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,651,285.44/11,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,902.13

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