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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,756.44, 16,223.33 and 6,451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,756.44, 16,223.33 and 6,451.14 is: 8,902.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,756.44 : 16,223.33 = 6,451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,756.44/16,223.33 = 6,451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,756.44x = 16,223.33 × 6,451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,756.44x = 104,658,973.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,658,973.10/11,756.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,902.27

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