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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,755.94, 16,223.39 and 6,451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,755.94, 16,223.39 and 6,451.25 is: 8,902.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,755.94 : 16,223.39 = 6,451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,755.94/16,223.39 = 6,451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,755.94x = 16,223.39 × 6,451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,755.94x = 104,661,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,661,055.56/11,755.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,902.83

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